The Brief
- A Texas man was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a fiery crash involving a semi-truck on I-4 at the I-275 junction in Tampa.
- FHP said the semi was heading westbound on I-4 when the driver had a medical emergency.
- Because of the fire, compromised structural integrity of the overpass and diesel fuel spilling onto I-275 below, FHP said the north and southbound lanes of I-275 were closed for several hours.
TAMPA, Fla. – A Texas man was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a fiery crash involving a semi-truck on I-4 at the I-275 junction in Tampa, according to authorities.
What we know:
The Florida Highway Patrol said the semi, which was empty, was heading westbound on I-4, but as the vehicle entered the downtown exit ramp for Ashley Street, the driver had a medical emergency.
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