TAMPA, Fla. — A vehicle striking an electrical pole has caused N. Florida Avenue to close on Thursday morning in downtown Tampa.
Around 11:35 p.m. Wednesday night, Tampa Police Department officers responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of N. Florida Avenue and E. Fortune Street. A vehicle traveling northbound on N. Florida Avenue struck an electrical pole resulting in downed power lines and a limited power outage.
N. Florida Avenue between E. Harrison Street and E. Scott. Street are currently closed as TECO works to repair the downed power lines.
TRAFFIC ALERT: NB Florida CLOSED between Harrison and Scott. Vehicle vs. power pole. @TampaPD says expect the road to be closed through rush hour! Anticipate reopening at 9am.
DETOUR: Franklin or Marion.— Tampa Bay Traffic (@TampaBayTraffic) December 14, 2017
Drivers are asked to find alternative routes for their morning commute to avoid any traffic congestion caused by the road closure.
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The road is expected to be closed until approximately 9:00 a.m.
There were no reported injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
