Tampa, FL (June 11, 2021) - Police in Tampa responded to the scene of a seven-vehicle accident on Friday, June 11th. The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. on Busch Boulevard near the intersection with Interstate 275.
According to police, at least two people were injured in the accident. The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities have not been released at this time and there is no word on the cause of the crash. The road remained closed in both directions for about an hour following the accident. Police have not said whether any charges are expected.
No further details are available.
Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for motorists. According to more recent statistics, a car accident in Florida happens about once every 90 seconds. This means that all motorists are at risk of being involved in a crash at any given time. Many people involved in these collisions will also be injured as statistics also show that about 250,000 victims are injured every year in Florida car accidents.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to those affected by this injury accident in Tampa.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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