TAMPA, FLA. — A multi-vehicle crash has blocked three southbound lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge, transportation officials said.
The crash is in Hillsborough County.
Three left southbound lanes were blocked at mile-marker 37, the Florida Department of Transportation said.
No other information was available.
Source : Tampa Bay 28
(Credit : ABC News)
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