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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Hazardous Materials Crash Shuts Down All Southbound Lanes of I-75 in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA — A crash involving hazardous materials has prompted the closure of all southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Mile Marker 61 in Collier County.
The incident was reported just before Mile Marker 61 along the southbound stretch of I-75, creating a potentially serious traffic disruption for motorists traveling through Southwest Florida.
🚧 All southbound lanes have reportedly been closed. Drivers approaching the area should anticipate significant delays and avoid the affected stretch of highway.
The type of hazardous material involved, whether there has been a spill, and whether anyone has been injured have not yet been confirmed.
🚑 Crash Reported With Injuries
Additional reports confirm that the Florida Highway Patrol received a report of a crash involving injuries and a roadblock near Mile Marker 63 in Ochopee at 9:22 a.m. Thursday. Gulf Coast News also reported the southbound roadway was blocked.
The reported hazardous-materials involvement has not yet been independently verified.
🚗 Advice for Motorists
🚧 Avoid southbound I-75 near Mile Markers 61–63.
🚨 Follow instructions from emergency personnel.
⚠️ Do not approach any suspected hazardous-material spill.
📱 Check official traffic updates before traveling.
Motorists can monitor the Florida Highway Patrol live incident report for changes.
This is a developing story. The cause of the crash, the hazardous materials involved, and the estimated reopening time remain unconfirmed. Updates will follow as authorities release additional information.
