Hurricane Irma: Massive traffic jam as thousand flee Florida (Photos/video)

Florida is experiencing massive traffic jams. as residents attempt to flee Hurricane Irma.According to Govenor Rick Scott, "All Floridians should be prepared to evacuate."

Currently, the mandatory evacuation areas include parts of Miami-Dade County, Broward County east of US 1, Palm Beach County, Brevard County, coastal and low-lying areas of Jacksonville and Duval County, and Monroe County.

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Video shows massive traffic jam on the Florida Turnpike as people attempt to flee Hurricane #Irma. #hurricane #irma #traffic #florida #highway

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