TAMPA, Fla. — Southbound I-275 is reopened after a semi caught fire early Monday morning following a crash.
TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE | 275 SB remains closed at Bearss following early morning fiery crash. AVOID 275 before Bearss. Major delays approaching closure. Take 75 to I-4 instead. pic.twitter.com/Lp19dWis09
— Tampa Bay Traffic (@TampaBayTraffic) June 15, 2020
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a sedan crashed into the semi which then caught fire. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue got the fire out and transported one patient for treatment. No information has been released on their condition or injuries.
The northbound and southbound lanes were also closed for several hours.
Tampa: I-275 remains closed at Bearss Ave after a sedan struck a tractor trailer loaded with apple cider and caught fire. Seek other routes. pic.twitter.com/qSbcschqr4
— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) June 15, 2020
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