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Northbound lanes of I-75 in Hernando reopened after crash

I-75 crash in Hernando May 5
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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — All lanes are back open on I-75 after debris from a multi-vehicle crash, which initially shut down northbound lanes in Hernando County.

I-75 crash in Hernando May 5

The incident happened shortly after 3 a.m. on May 5, when a tractor-trailer, driven by a 45-year-old Jacksonville woman, heading northbound on I-75 in the center lane, became disabled and stopped near milepost 305, per FHP.

I-75 crash in Hernando May 5

Another tractor-trailer, driven by a 51-year-old Minnesota man, was heading northbound on I-75 in the same lane and unable to avoid a collision in time, striking the rear of the other vehicle.

I-75 crash in Hernando May 5

The Minnesota man was uninjured, but the Jacksonville woman was taken to an area hospital after suffering minor injuries, according to FHP.

I-75 crash in Hernando May 5

The northbound lanes of the interstate reopened at 8:30 a.m., and the roadway was fully reopened around noon.

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