Car accident slows down NB traffic on US 41 and Pelican Bay

CREATED Dec. 22, 2011

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  • 6 people were taken to the hospital, including two children. Video by fox4now.com

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UPDATE 11pm: One NB lane now open.  All lanes should be open in next hour.

NAPLES - All northbound lanes of Tamiami Trail/US 41 are closed right now at Pelican Bay Boulevard. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the road is shut down while they investigate a car accident. 

6 people were taken to the hospital, including two children. 
 
No word on how many cars are involved or how many people are injured. Troopers say traffic is being re-routed to Frontage Road. 
 
We have a crew on the way to the scene and we'll bring you new information as we get it.