I-75 Reopens After Crash Of Tractor-trailer Carrying Pumpkins

Update: Florida Highway patrol reports that all lanes of I-75 have been reopened following the early morning crash and roadway repair.

TAMPA, FL - A tractor-trailer carrying pumpkins crashed and caught fire on Interstate 75 about 4:30 a.m. Friday. The southbound lanes of Interstate-75 are closed at State Road 52, Florida Highway Patrol reported. Charred pumpkins could be seen near the wreckage.

The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting I-75 is closed ½ mile before Exit 285 to SR-52. Traffic can use the exit and can also exit to Blanton Road and Cortez Road. FHP says the semi collided with a guardrail.

FHP says that due to extensive fire damage to southbound I-75 and SR-52, drivers are urged to seek other routes such as US-41, US-301, SR-589 or SR-91.

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FHP reports the driver of the semi was not injured.

Photo via FHP.