SARASOTA, Fla. — A portion of I-75 was completely blocked Wednesday afternoon because of a serious crash in Sarasota County.
Sarasota deputies said all the southbound lanes of I-75 were closed at Laurel Road in Venice. Exit 195 at Laurel Road, however, stayed open and cars were diverted off the interstate.
Deputies said the crash involved two cars and had a trauma alert.
Anyone planning to travel through the area is urged by deputies to find an alternate route.
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