Crime & Safety
Update: Southbound Memorial Highway Shut Down
A car is in flames after losing control and crashing into a tree.

Update: The Tampa Police Department has taken over the accident investigation at Memorial Highway and Independence. It anticipates Memorial Highway southbound at Independence to George Road will remain closed for another hour. Northbound Memorial is open.
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Memorial Highway is shut down in both directions at Independence Parkway due to a crash, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies are on scene of a traffic crash on Memorial Highway at Independence Parkway. The crash involves two vehicles. One vehicle lost control and struck a tree. The vehicle is fully engulfed in flames.
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There are no injuries reported at this time.
Editor's note: This article was updated at 2:07 p.m.
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