OCALA, Fla. – A driver was hospitalized Monday after a crash along Interstate 75 in Ocala, officials said.

Crews arrived just before 3:30 p.m. to find the driver trapped inside the vehicle after it collided with a guardrail, Ocala Fire Rescue said.

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Firefighters used extrication tools to free the driver.

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The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of the driver’s injuries are not known.

No other passengers were involved in the crash.

The northbound lanes of I-75 were closed for about 20 minutes while emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Breaking News Alerts

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