Three people were killed in an early morning crash on I-275 in Palmetto

PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) – Three people are dead in a traffic accident on I-275 in Palmetto, near mile marker 1.

It happened just after 3 a.m. Wednesday morning as the pickup truck was traveling south.

According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the truck went off the road, into the median and struck a utility pole, which burst into flames.

“When you arrive at the scene of an accident and find that these people were unable to escape the vehicle after it caught fire, it is heartbreaking,” said FHP Senior Trooper Kenneth Watson. “We are trying to ensure that we identify these victims as quickly and efficiently as possible and then notify their families.”

Traffic was backed up for hours after the accident.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident. If you have any information about the accident or know who may have been in the vehicle, contact FHP.

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