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I-75 shut down after fatal semi fuel tanker crash in Sarasota Co.

Posted at 7:36 AM, Sep 24, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-25 07:46:42-04
UPDATE:  I-75 is back open in both directions.
 
Original story:
Interstate 75 remains closed in both directions in Sarasota County due to a fatal tanker traffic crash, officials said.
 
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash involving a semi fuel tanker.
 
The incident occurred about 10:45 p.m. Friday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. 
 
Northbound and southbound I-75 is closed from Exit 182/Sumter Blvd. to Exit 179/Toledo Blade. 
 
Motorists should find an alternate route of travel.
 
The road is expected to be closed for several more hours.