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PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A vehicle wreck Friday afternoon left part of Interstate 275 blocked in west St. Petersburg, according to FL511 Tampa Bay.
The accident happened on the northbound lanes of I-275 at the ramp to eastbound I-175. It was first reported at about 3:32 p.m.
While the circumstances behind the event have not been disclosed, the right lane was closed in the immediate aftermath.
Motorists were asked to move over or slow down as a Road Ranger responded to the area.
By 3:39 p.m., the scene was reported cleared, but officials have not indicated whether anyone was hurt or had to be taken to a hospital.
Cleared: Crash in Pinellas County on I-275 North, at EB I-175. Right lane blocked. Last updated at 03:35 PM. Road Ranger Ahead. Move Over or Slow Down.
— FL511 Tampa Bay (@fl511_tampabay) August 16, 2024
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsNo charges or citations have been confirmed following the incident.
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