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Part of Sunshine Skyway closed after fatal crash, Florida Highway Patrol says

All northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge are closed after a fatal crash on Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.

The bridge was closed as of 12:45 p.m. after a crash on Interstate 275 North near mile marker 12, the agency said.

“Motorists should seek alternative routes for the next several hours,” the agency said in a news release.

No other information was immediately available.

This story was originally published April 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM.

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Ryan Ballogg
Bradenton Herald
Ryan Ballogg is a local news and environment reporter and features writer at the Bradenton Herald. His work has received awards from the Florida Society of News Editors and the Florida Press Club. Ryan is a Florida native and graduate of USF St. Petersburg. Support my work with a digital subscription
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