Accident closes I-75 at Gibsonton in Riverview

The accident happened late Friday morning.

The truck overturned, causing its load to fall off and onto the highway.

All northbound lanes are closed and traffic is getting by in the emergency lane.

Traffic is backed up for more than five miles.

Southbound lanes are open.

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