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4 people killed, 2 hospitalized following Polk County crash

The sheriff's office says two cars were involved, one of which caught fire.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Sheriff's Office says another person involved in the Monday crash has died. He died overnight, deputies say.

A total of four people have died as a result of the crash. Two people remain hospitalized. 

The sheriff's office says it will provide an update Wednesday.

The original story is below.

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a deadly crash on Lake Hatchineha Road, a cross street of Watkins Road, east of Haines City.  

It happened around noon Monday.

Deputies say three people are confirmed dead and three are being transported to the hospital via helicopter as trauma alert patients. All are believed to be adults.

The sheriff's office says two cars were involved, one of which caught fire.

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