Traffic pile-up on I-75 in Charlotte County dies down

Traffic near mm 149 (CREDIT: FDOT)

A crash shut down the right-hand lane on I-75 near mile marker 149, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Fire rescue was spotted on scene.

Farther north, Florida 511 Traffic reported a crash that closed two lanes near mile marker 150.

All lanes have now reopened.

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