ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. — Two people were killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 75 Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Troopers said the crash was reported in the southbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 372.
All southbound lanes near the Marion and Alachua county line are closed, officials said.
According to a news release, a semi-truck that was hauling cars overturned on the west shoulder.
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Troopers said two people who were in a minivan involved in the crash died.
Southbound traffic is being detoured off at these locations:
- CR 234
- Williston Road
FHP advises drivers to seek other routes until further notice.
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