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FHP: 2 dead in I-75 crash, southbound lanes shut down

By Nicolle Osorio, WFTV.com

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By Nicolle Osorio, WFTV.com

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. — Two people were killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 75 Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Troopers said the crash was reported in the southbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 372.

All southbound lanes near the Marion and Alachua county line are closed, officials said.

According to a news release, a semi-truck that was hauling cars overturned on the west shoulder.

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Troopers said two people who were in a minivan involved in the crash died.

Southbound traffic is being detoured off at these locations:

  • CR 234
  • Williston Road

FHP advises drivers to seek other routes until further notice.

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