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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash that happened on the Howard Franklin Bridge Wednesday morning.

Florida Highway Patrol told WTSP that they arrived at the scene around 7:15 a.m. and blocked two northbound lanes to accommodate the clean-up process and investigation.

Troopers cleared the scene just before 9:30 a.m. and reopened the area.

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TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were summoned to a hit-and-run crash that happened on I-275 North near SR 60 Sunday, according to WFLA.

The details behind the hit-and-run crash remain scarce. However, based on what officials know so far, it appears that at least three vehicles were involved. EMS crews issued one trauma alert for one individual, but the extent of the injuries has not been disclosed.

Additional information, including a description of the suspect and their vehicle, will be added after our team learns more.

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RUSKIN, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the details behind a fatal crash that involved a driver crashing into a Ruskin home Sunday.

The fatal crash happened around 8:15 p.m. off ​​Shell Point Road West and 32nd Street Northwest and killed four occupants inside the vehicle, according to ABC Action News.

Deputies later identified the victims as Shannon and James Janus and Cynthia and Richard Wilson. No criminal activity was seen as a factor in Sunday’s deadly collision.

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NORTHEAST TAMPA, FL – A 22-year-old woman, a 3-year-old boy, and a five-year-old boy were left in serious condition after a crash on I-75 that happened on Memorial Day. 

Florida Highway Patrol told ABC Action News that the young woman, who drove a Toyota Camry car, failed to negotiate a curve while driving on the East Fowler Avenue off-ramp. She had lost control of her car while trying to go into northbound I-75 and crashed off the road. 

The woman and the two boys with her, her sons, were thrown from their overturned vehicle. 

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WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – One person lost their life following a chain-reaction collision Friday afternoon, May 16, near Wesley Chapel, according to WFTS Tampa Bay.

Florida Highway Patrol said the wreck occurred on the southbound side of Interstate 75 near milepost 277. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at around 3:15 p.m.

A preliminary investigation shows a 69-year-old Longboat Key man likely experienced some kind of medical emergency while driving a Tesla Model S southbound.

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EAST TAMPA, FL – A car crashed into a utility pole, causing it to overturn and leaving 313 people without power on Friday.

The rollover collision took place around 2:15 a.m. at the westbound Hillsborough Avenue and 36th Street intersection, WFLA reports. Images from the source showed a damaged pole and downed power lines. 

TECO Energy was able to restore the power around 6:30 a.m. 

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TAMPA, FL – At least one person was injured in a hit-and-run collision that happened at the intersection of U.S. 301 and East Adamo Drive Thursday.

Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene after 11:30 a.m. Troopers have not arrived at the scene and have not been able to provide a description of the suspect and their vehicle at this time.

New information will be added after our team learns more.

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ENGELWOOD, FL – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the details behind a fatal two-vehicle collision near Englewood Elementary School last Thursday, May 8. 

My Sun Coast said the two-vehicle collision happened on Indiana Avenue, between Dearborn Street and Perry Street. Upon arrival, Florida Highway Patrol closed the area for the scene for the clean-up process and investigation. 

FHP has not disclosed the exact cause of the crash or the victim’s age, gender, and place of residence. 

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LITHIA, FL – One person was left in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision that resulted in pool chemicals being spilled onto the road Thursday.

WTSP said the two-vehicle collision occurred after 8:30 a.m. in the area of Nichols Road and East Keysville Road and called for lane closures and a response from the Hazardous Incidents Team. At the time of reporting, crews were seen removing the chemicals, including chlorine, muriatic acid, and cyanuric acid.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue also responded to the accident scene. At this time, fire crews have not disclosed the exact cause of the crash.

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THONOTOSASSA, FL – At least one person was killed in a four-vehicle collision that happened on I-75 North Saturday, ABC Action News reports. 

After arriving, Florida Highway Patrol and crews shut down the area along mile marker 264 for the accident scene clearance process and have reopened all lanes since. 

Troopers have not announced the victim’s name at this time or said if anyone else was injured in the multi-vehicle crash. 

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