3 killed in fiery crash on I-275 in Manatee County

By FOX 13 News Staff
Updated  October 30, 2024 8:48am EDT
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PALMETTO, Fla. - Three people died after a pickup truck crashed into a pole and caught fire on I-275 near I-75 in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FHP said the truck went off the road and hit a utility pole in the median before catching fire shortly after 3:15 a.m. Wednesday at the exit ramp from I-275 southbound to I-75 southbound.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on I-275 southbound near the I-75 interchange in Manatee County.

The driver and two passengers died at the scene, troopers said. FHP is working to identify the victims.

Traffic was backed up for hours while troopers investigated at the scene.

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