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Accident Closes Both Directions of Interstate-75 in North Manatee County

The accident is on the 69th Street East overpass.

The Florida Highway Patrol has closed I-75 in both directions while they work a traffic accident on the interstate.

The overpass at 69th Street East has been shut down. Detours are setup westbound at Buffalo Roadd to Moccasin Wallow Road and eastbound for Ellenton Gillette Road to Moccasin Wallow Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Commuters should avoid the Interstate if possible.

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