LAKELAND, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) confirmed Wednesday it is investigating a fatal crash at U.S. 98 North and State Road 471 in Lakeland.
Authorities said deputies responded to a reported semi-truck collision just before 11 a.m. on April 1.
PCSO added "hazardous material may have spilled as a result of the crash."
One person lost their life in the crash involving two semi-trucks, according to PCSO's report.
Traffic on U.S. 98 is being re-routed, as the area of the crash is expected to be closed for several hours.
This is a developing story. Tampa Bay 28 will provide more details as they become available.
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