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Multi-vehicle crash slows traffic on I-75

Cameras capture the traffic congestion caused by a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 South Wednesday morning.
Cameras capture the traffic congestion caused by a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 South Wednesday morning. Florida 511

A multi-vehicle crash is causing major delays for those traveling southbound on Interstate 75 on Wednesday morning.

An unspecified number of people were hurt in the crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol, which said the right southbound lane was closed.

Traffic is backed up from Exit 217 at SR 70 until beyond I-275, according to Florida Department of Transportation. Both shoulders of the highway have been blocked.

The crash was initially reported around 6:45 a.m.

Ryan Callihan: 941-745-7095, @RCCallihan

This story was originally published October 11, 2017 at 8:29 AM with the headline "Multi-vehicle crash slows traffic on I-75."

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