A fatal crash slows traffic on the I-275 southbound exit ramp to I-75 in Manatee County

PALMETTO, Fla – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that partially blocked the exit from southbound I-275 to southbound I-75 in Manatee County.

FHP has not released any further details about the accident early Wednesday morning.

One lane of the southbound exit has now reopened, but traffic through the area remains slow. If you want to go south, you can get off earlier at US 41 instead.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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