DELAND, Fla. – City officials in DeLand reported that an intersection in the area has been partially closed due to a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Sunday. The incident resulted in a fire hydrant being broken and causing damage to the road.
The crash involved a pickup truck towing a lawn trailer and an SUV, and it took place at the intersection of Woodland Boulevard and Beresford Avenue at approximately 9 a.m., as stated in a news release.
As a result of the accident, the fire hydrant sustained damage, leading to significant harm to the southbound lanes of the Woodland Boulevard-Beresford Avenue intersection. This section of the road will remain closed until further notice as repairs are carried out.
Our Utilities crew is on scene making repairs to the hydrant.
As you can see there is significant damage to the roadway in the southbound lanes of the Woodland Boulevard-Beresford Avenue intersection, which remains closed until further notice. pic.twitter.com/abKpa1Y4cD
— City of DeLand (@CityofDeLand) April 13, 2025
Officials said there is also a boil water notice for nearby businesses, but didn’t specify a precise area.
According to the release, DeLand officials are working with the Florida Department of Transportation, Volusia County and Duke Energy to get the intersection open as quickly as possible.
This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for the latest updates.
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