Crash shuts down I-75 near Marion-Alachua county line

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Crash is on I-75 near mile marker 372

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MICANOPY, Fla. – A crash has Interstate 75 closed near the Marion and Alachua county line on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 372 and has all southbound lanes closed.

Troopers said the crash involves a semitruck that was hauling cars that overturned and at least one passenger vehicle.

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“One person has been life flighted,” said an FHP officials.

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No other details were released.

Updated: Crash in Marion County on I-75 South, beyond MM 372, and traffic backed up to Alachua/Marion County Line. All lanes closed. Last updated at 06:14 PM. https://t.co/3FmSnumbeS

— FL511 I-75 (@fl511_i75) September 9, 2023

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