Crash shuts down southbound I-275 in Palmetto
VIDEO: Crash with roadblock, I-275 SB at mile marker 3 in Palmetto. Cars driving through grass to get around. REAL TIME TRAFFIC MAP: https://t.co/2DqDuTPOZe pic.twitter.com/wNTpBtI9AT
— Spectrum Bay News 9 (@BN9) September 25, 2019
The southbound lanes of Interstate 275 in Palmetto were blocked for several hours after a crash Wednesday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers were dispatched at 4:49 p.m. to the crash near the interchange with U.S. 41, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A photo posted on FL511.com, the Florida Department of Transportation’s website, shows a tractor-trailer on its side.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
The roadway was reopened as of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night.
This story was originally published September 25, 2019 at 5:16 PM.