A medical emergency is cited as the cause of the fiery crash that shut down the I-4/I-275 interchange, with a diesel spill and structural damage.

TAMPA, Fla. – The major traffic disruption caused by a semi-truck crash on Wednesday has come to an end, with all lanes of the I-4 and I-275 interchange now open to traffic. The full reopening comes after an extensive closure that was prompted by a fiery crash, a significant diesel spill, and structural damage to the roadway.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) have confirmed that all remaining closed lanes, including the northbound lanes of I-275, are now accessible. This development marks the conclusion of a complex emergency response and cleanup operation that began Wednesday evening.

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