Pinellas County, FL - At Least One Killed in Multi-Car Accident on I-275
At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Pinellas County on Thursday. The accident was reported around 6:30 p.m. on Interstate 275 near Gandy Boulevard. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, two vehicles were involved in the crash. Both cars had heavy damage as a result of the accident. Rescue workers responded to the scene to provide medical treatment. The identity of the deceased victim is not available at this time and an investigation into the events leading up to the crash is underway. Troopers advised motorists to avoid the area as traffic backed up near the crash scene and affected lanes were closed. There is no word on any other injuries arising from the accident. Read more