SOUTHWEST FARMS, FLA. (WSVN) – The lockdown has been lifted at two Southwest Ranches schools after a rescue operation for a traffic stop involving a landscaping truck resulted in a lockdown, authorities said.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the traffic stop took place Wednesday morning in the area of South Flamingo Road and Southwest 51st Street.
Investigators said police completed the traffic stop and at some point the driver of the truck fled. It is unclear what the offense or charges might be, but 7News has learned that other agencies are apparently involved in the search for the motorist.
The rescue package led to the closure of Saint Mark Catholic Church and School and Archbishop McCarthy High School near Flamingo and 55th Street.
The Archdiocese of Miami confirmed that lockdowns have been lifted and both campuses have resumed normal operations.
As of 10:30 a.m. it is unclear if the driver has been located. There have been no signs of police activity since at least 10am
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