A devastating multi-vehicle collision that occurred over the weekend has claimed at least one life, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident, involving four vehicles, took place on I-75 northbound in Hillsborough County, just south of Fowler Avenue. The consequences of the crash compelled authorities at FHP to shut down all northbound lanes, leading to diverted traffic at I-4 for several hours, as WFLA reported.
Saturday’s freeway closure following the mishap stretched into several hours, before an eventual clearance was announced by the FHP. “The northbound lanes of I-75 have re-opened after a four-vehicle crash on Saturday,” the Florida Highway Patrol conveyed in a statement recorded by FOX 13 News. Authorities have confirmed the death of an individual as a result of the incident, and an in-depth investigation into the crash is presently underway.
The exact sequence of events that precipitated the confrontation between the vehicles remains unclear. According to WTSP, the collision happened just before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at milepost 264. With the northbound lanes having been closed, commuters endured significant delays, orchestrating a challenge for those navigating the roadways during this period…