TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A crash that has killed multiple people closed a highway in Marion County Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened on West Highway 40.
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While the number of casualties is not known, deputies said the crash was “severe” and had multiple fatalities.
The sheriff’s office said rumors on social media claimed the crash involved a Marion County school bus, but this was not true.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. 8 On Your Side has reached out for more information.
As of this report, SR-40 is closed from Southwest 180th Avenue Road to Southwest 140th Avenue.
Eastbound drivers on SR-40 are advised to take US-41 northbound to West County Road 328 back. They should then head east to get back on SR-40.
Westbound drivers should do the opposite, taking West County Road 328 west to US-41, then head south back to SR-40.
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