Five people, including three children under 10 and a teenager, were killed in a two-car crash in northwest Orange County, Florida on Thursday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
The crash took place before 8 p.m. when a car turning left was struck on the side by another vehicle, according to FHP spokesperson Lt. Kim Montes.
There were six people in the affected car and several occupants were ejected. It’s unclear whether the occupants used seat belts or whether the impact, which ripped the vehicle in half, caused the victims to be ejected.
Responders believe everyone in the vehicle was related.
Orange County Fire Rescue Chief Thomas Veal said both drivers survived. The driver of the affected car sustained serious injuries. The other driver’s condition is stable.
“This is one of the most horrific scenes we’ve had in a very long time,” Montes said.
More details on the crash weren’t immediately revealed.
Montes said another fatal crash occurred in the same area in January. Troopers will ask officials to review the intersection for any safety issues, Montes said.
