Update - Fatal accident closes Northbound Skyway Bridge: FHP

The northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge are closed after a one-vehicle accident.

What we know:

Florida Highway Patrol reports that the northbound lanes of the Skyway Bridge are closed at the 12 mile post due to a fatal traffic crash. 

Troopers are advising motorists to seek alternate northbound routes for the next several hours.  

What we don't know:

There is no word on the cause of the accident.

There is no indication of how many injuries are involved.

What's next:

This is a developing story.

This article will be updated when more information is available.

The Source: Information in this article is from the Florida Highway Patrol and St Petersburg Police Department.

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