Crime & Safety

Roofing Materials Strewn Across I-275 When Truck Overturns

The crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. during the Monday morning commute.

The crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. during the Monday morning commute.
The crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. during the Monday morning commute. (FHP)

TAMPA, FL — The Monday morning rush hour was made all the more frustrating for commuters when a truck carrying roofing materials crashed with multiple vehicles, overturning and spilling roofing materials across Interstate 275.

The accident occurred just after 7:30 a.m. north of the Westshore Boulevard exit, according to Tampa police.

Only one southbound lane of traffic is open and the Westshore exit is closed.

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