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Crash shuts down southbound I-275 in Palmetto

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.

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