Child dies, 13 other people in critical condition after Marion County crash: FHP

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  • A child has died and other individuals are in critical condition after the crash in the area of US 27 and CR 316, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
  • The crash remains under investigation.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. A child has died following an early morning crash in Marion County that involved a motorhome, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash happened around 5:45 a.m. in the area of US 27 and CR 316. Officials said an SUV collided with a motorhome, causing the motorhome to overturn.

The motorhome, whose occupants were from Ohio, had a total of 15 people inside the vehicle, according to troopers. A 5-year-old was pronounced dead on scene, according to a release. Twelve others were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. It is unclear at this time if the other occupants are children.

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