Crash snarls traffic on I-75 in Charlotte County - WINK News

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. A crash Sunday afternoon backed up the northbound lanes of a portion of Interstate 75, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The crash happened around 12:33 p.m. at mile marker 168, according to the FHP. Traffic was being diverted at Harborview Road.

It’s unclear how the crash happened, how many vehicles were involved or if anyone was hurt.

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