AWFUL: Two Florida officers killed in evacuation zone crash

Tragic news out of Palm Beach county:

Two officers killed in Hurricane Irma evacuation zone crash. They were both on duty. Let's take a moment to recognize these heroes #IRMA pic.twitter.com/NZmYORZVK8

— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) September 10, 2017

We’ll update this post as soon as we learn more.

Update:

Saddened by loss of @HCsheriff Deputy Julie Ann Bridges & @FL_Corrections Sgt Joseph Ossman. We honor those working 24/7 to keep us safe.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) September 10, 2017

Earlier in the day, officers helped with evacuations:

PBSO assisted in evacuating the citizens of the Tri-City area, but not without going door to door first to check up on everyone. #IRMA. pic.twitter.com/rbSdJkSJMr

— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) September 10, 2017

Good work:

Our Deputies are helping Families in shelters while they're in line for some lunch. #Irma pic.twitter.com/BV2tTwdck8

— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) September 10, 2017

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Editor’s note: This post and headline have been updated.