Traffic crash closed Gandy Bridge

Both directions of the Gandy Bridge were shut down for about an hour for a serious crash.

According to FOX 13's traffic reporter Vanessa Ruffes, the crash occurred in the westbound lanes, closer to the Pinellas County side, and a medical chopper landed within the eastbound lanes. A medical chopper left the crash scene by 9:15 a.m.

The lanes reopened by 9:45 a.m. There is no word yet on the number of vehicles 

Stay with FOX 13 for any updates.