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TECO pole 'destroyed' following Tampa crash; road expected to be closed for hours

Right now, the southbound lanes are shut down and are expected to remain that way until around 8 a.m.
Credit: 10 Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. — An overnight crash toppled a large TECO pole and shut down part of a road in Tampa, police said in a release.

The crash happened at 56th Street N and Chelsea Street E in the East-Lake Orient Park area. The large TECO pole was "destroyed" as a result, police said. 

Right now, the southbound lanes are shut down and are expected to remain that way until around 8 a.m.

Drivers are being asked to find alternate routes to avoid the area. 

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