SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department is currently investigating a traffic crash that occurred Thursday evening near the intersection of U.S. 301 and Princeton Street. Details regarding the cause of the incident and the number of vehicles involved were not immediately available.
As a result of the crash, northbound lanes of U.S. 301 have been closed at Princeton Street.
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Motorists traveling in the area may experience significant delays and are encouraged to consider alternative routes. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the immediate vicinity if possible, to allow first responders and investigators to work safely and efficiently.
Officials have not provided a timeline for when the affected lanes will reopen.
We will update this story as more details are released.
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