6 taken to hospitals after multiple crashes shut down Colonial Blvd at Winkler Ave in Fort Myers

Multiple crashes at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Winkler Avenue have prompted road closures in Fort Myers on Thursday.According to the Fort Myers Police Department, six people were taken to local hospitals, and all westbound lanes of Colonial Blvd at Winkler Ave are shut down. Police said traffic traveling on Winkler Ave will be diverted back onto Colonial Blvd, and the road closure is expected to remain in place for at least an hour.Gulf Coast News has also reached out to the Florida Highway Patrol for more information on these crashes.This is a developing story.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.