A fatal crash on Interstate 4 has shut down all westbound lanes early May 8.
Early-morning commuters are being diverted off the interstate near Seffner, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Select an alternate route to avoid delays.
Here’s what we know.
Fatal crash on I-4 closes lanes May 8
The FHP responded to a crash on I-4 at mile marker 10 near Seffner in Hillsborough County shortly after 2 a.m.
Crash closes all westbound lanes on I-4 today
As of 6:30 a.m., all westbound lanes on I-4 remain closed.
Motorists diverted off I-4 near Seffner
Motorists are being diverted off I-4 at mile marker 10 near Seffner, according to the FHP.
Select an alternate route to avoid delays.
More crashes reported in Hillsborough County this morning
The FHP reports several crashes in Hillsborough County May 8, including another on I-4 just about a mile away from the fatal one at mile marker 10:
Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Fatal crash closes lanes on I-4 this morning. Avoid area to prevent delays
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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