Semi truck crashes into light pole in Tampa; Intersection closed

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Crews worked to remove a light pole from a Tampa intersection after a tractor-trailer crashed into it.

Tampa police said the accident occurred at 6:53 a.m

A tractor-trailer was traveling east on Floribraska Avenue when it turned south onto North Nebraska Avenue and struck a concrete light pole along the way.

“The tractor-trailer driver did not stop due to the traffic accident,” the department said.

(WFLA)

According to police, the intersection is closed until emergency personnel safely remove the pole.

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Laura Coffey

Laura Coffey is a Worldtimetodays U.S. News Reporter based in Canada. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Laura Coffey joined Worldtimetodays in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: LauraCoffey@worldtimetodays.com.

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