2224 El Jobean Road crash, injuries and roadblock reported

A vehicle crash with injuries was reported on 2224 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte.

Authorities say the right lane going southbound is now open.

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Roadblock at El Jobean Rd. and Pambar Ave. causing severe traffic

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