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Deadly crash involving TECO pole shuts down part of Waters Avenue

Tampa police say one car burst into flames after crashing into a TECO pole.

TAMPA, Fla. — A deadly crash involving a TECO pole is causing delays Tuesday evening in the area of W Waters Avenue at North Boulevard in Tampa. 

Tampa police say around 5:30 p.m., two cars crashed and hit a TECO pole, downing power lines. One of the cars reportedly burst into flames.

When Tampa Fire & Rescue arrived to put out the flames, police say they found a body inside the car.

It's not clear what caused the crash or if anyone else was injured.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

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