HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Traffic has ground to a halt for commuters on Interstate 75 this Thursday afternoon following a crash involving a tractor-trailer. Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrived at the scene near milepost 256 around 2:20 PM to find the large rig obstructing the southbound lanes.
Emergency crews are currently on-site working to clear the wreckage and remove the trailer from the roadway.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the ongoing investigation and recovery efforts in a brief statement: “FHP Troopers are investigating a crash involving a tractor-trailer, southbound on I-75 near the 256 Milepost. Crews continue to work to remove the obstruction.”
Authorities have not yet released information regarding the cause of the accident or whether any injuries were sustained…