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No hazardous material involved in major crash on US 41 in Hernando County: HCFR

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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — Hernando County Fire Rescue confirms that no hazardous material was involved in the major vehicle crash on US 41 on Wednesday morning.

One person was hospitalized, according to officials.

HCFR said the crash happened on US 41 near Old Crystal River Road just after 7:30 a.m.

When they arrived, crews found one person trapped inside an SUV. After the person was freed, they were determined to be a trauma alert and flown to a local trauma center.

A portion of US 41 was closed during the time of the crash but has since reopened.

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