UPDATE:
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is reporting 12 victims.
- Bixler Trauma & Emergency center has received four patients; three in fair condition, one in critical condition.
- Emergency center NE has received eight patients; five in good condition, three in fair condition.
UPDATE:
Interstate 10 westbound is still blocked in Leon County following several accidents.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at least 45 vehicles are involved in 17 different crashes.
Troopers were called to the first accident around 5:40 this evening.
At least 7 people are injured, one of them -- a motorcyclist, who is at the hospital undergoing surgery for critical injuries.
Another victim, a pregnant woman. She was taken to the hospital but luckily, troopers says she is okay.
Traffic is being re-routed at exit 203, Thomasville Road.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting multiple crashes with injuries that has closed I-10 westbound near the Monroe Street exit.
Scene on I-10 as responders work to aid those involved in multiple accidents near exit 199. Expect delays & heavy traffic on Monroe as well as traffic diverts. Use an alternate route if possible & be safe, #Tallahassee. @MyFDOT_NWFL pic.twitter.com/ofJFzezcnK
— City of Tallahassee (@COTNews) July 24, 2018
Troopers are reporting three crashes on I-10 westbound:
- I-10 WB at mile marker 201 - Injuries are reported in this crash; Road is completely blocked, drivers asked to find alternative route
- I-10 WB at mile marker 200 - Injuries are reported in this crash, at least eight cars were involved; two lanes are blocked, drivers asked to use caution
- I-10 WB at mile marker 199 (Monroe Street exit) - Complete roadblock reported in this crash
Authorities are responding to the scene now.
This is a developing story. A reporter is on scene now. Stay with us for updates.
