Sergio Candido is a managing editor for the South at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami and CBS Texas. He previously worked for outlets including Telemundo and The Miami Herald.
A crash with injuries shut down all eastbound lanes of the MacArthur Causeway Saturday afternoon, according to Miami Beach police.
The Miami Beach Police Department said in a post on X at 4:26 p.m. that officers were on scene near Watson Island and urged drivers to seek alternate routes.
Authorities have not released details about the number of vehicles involved or the extent of the injuries. Emergency crews remained at the scene, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
The MacArthur Causeway is a major route connecting downtown Miami to Miami Beach, and the closure is expected to impact traffic in the area.