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Collision causes nearly 100 gallons of diesel fuel to spill on I-75 in Hillsborough County

Traffic was near a standstill.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Drivers on southbound Interstate 75 were interrupted by a crash that resulted in a semi-trailer truck spilling nearly 100 gallons of diesel Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

At around 9 p.m., authorities began responding to the crash between a car and a semi-truck. It happened on I-75 SB near mile marker 267 near the Fletcher Avenue exit in Hillsborough County.

As HAZMAT crews worked to clean the oil spill, drivers were left to find other ways to get around the crash. Drivers in the southbound lanes of I-75 were seen being funneled off the interstate.

Traffic cameras show no delays as of 4 a.m. Tuesday in the area. 

At this time, law enforcement has not reported any injuries. 

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