Times staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A victim is taken to the ambulance at the scene of a multiple car accident with one fatality at Fifth Avenue North at 49th Street in St. Petersburg Tuesday.
ST. PETERSBURG — One person is reported dead in a massive wreck involving seven vehicles Tuesday afternoon at 49th Street N and Fifth Avenue, authorities said.
St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue said it's treating eight people who were also injured in the multiple-vehicle crash. No other details were released.
The crash was reported at 1:06 p.m. Police and fire units are on the scene. The intersection is closed, and motorists should avoid the area until further notice.
Check tampabay.com for updates.
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