Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 5, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
School Bus Involved in Major Polk County Crash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
A multi-vehicle crash involving a Polk County school bus shut down Lucerne Park Road in both directions in Winter Haven Monday morning, between Old Lucerne Park Road and the Walmart Distribution Center. Police said the closure could last a significant amount of time as crews investigate and clear the scene; injuries and the cause have not been reported.
WHO: Winter Haven police, Polk County Public Schools, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, and motorists
WHAT: A major multi-vehicle crash involving a Polk County school bus prompted a two-way closure of Lucerne Park Road.
WHEN: Oct 5, 2026 at 8:53 AM ET
WHERE: Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida
WHY: The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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