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All lanes open on I-75 in Venice after semi-truck crash, fire: FHP

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VENICE, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said all lanes are now open after a semi-truck crashed and caught fire in Sarasota County shut down all I-75 northbound lanes in Venice.

Sarasota County Fire and EMS crews worked the scene at MM 197.

The driver of the semi-truck did exit the vehicle, but injuries are unknown or if other vehicles involved at this time, according to FHP.

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