Traffic & Transit

Hillsborough County Drivers Experiencing Long Delays On Interstate-75 Monday, Deadly Crash

Drivers in the Gibsonton area will want to leave for work extra early because of a deadly crash that has lanes blocked near Gibsonton Drive.

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Interstate-75 drivers will need to give themselves extra time on the roadways Monday morning due to a crash causing major slowdowns and stopped traffic.
Interstate-75 drivers will need to give themselves extra time on the roadways Monday morning due to a crash causing major slowdowns and stopped traffic. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

GIBSONTON, FL — A fatal crash in Gibsonton on Interstate 75 Monday morning has caused massive delays, according to WFLA

The wreck happened at the I-75 off-ramp near Gibsonton Drive, the TV outlet reported.

Southbound lanes of I-75 at U.S. Highway 301 have been blocked off by officials as of 8 a.m.

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No word yet on what caused the crash and how many fatalities.

Authorities have requested drivers take Hwy 301 or U.S. Highway 41 southbound to Big Bend Road.

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