Deadly crash causes major delays on I-75 in North Port: Officers

NORTH PORT, Fla. - A deadly crash in North Port caused major delays on I-75 Tuesday evening, officers said. 

The North Port Police Department said the northbound lanes of I-75 near Sumter Boulevard were closed off due to the crash. 

The crash involved two vehicles, and officials said a death was reported. 

Courtesy: North Port Police Department.

Officers said drivers should avoid the area while the Florida Highway Patrol investigates the crash. 

No other information was immediately available. 

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