Crime & Safety

Update: State Road 72 Reopened After Crash

Truck possibly carrying pool chemicals spills over on road.

Update: State Road 72 is now open after a crash closed the road before 11:30 a.m.

Earlier: State Road 72 in Sarasota is closed in both directions at the Bee Ridge Road extension, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

A crash occurred where one of the vehicles involved was possibly truck carrying pool chemicals which have spilled, according to the sheriff's office.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department are on the scene and cleanup is underway.

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