Marion Co, FL – One Hospitalized After Crash on I-75 SB Near MM 342

Marion Co, FL (April 10, 2025) – An injury crash caused major traffic delays on Thursday evening in Marion County along I-75 southbound just past mile marker 342. The incident was reported around 6:00 p.m. and prompted an emergency response to the scene, where both the left and right lanes were blocked at different times due to the severity of the crash.

According to local authorities and traffic monitoring reports, multiple vehicles were involved in the collision, though the exact number has not been confirmed. Emergency medical services responded promptly and provided on-site treatment to at least one injured individual. That person was later transported to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation. The injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, though official details have yet to be released.

Fire crews worked to secure the area and assist with clearing the vehicles from the roadway while law enforcement officers directed traffic and managed the scene. The lane blockages caused heavy delays for southbound drivers during the evening commute, with the Florida Department of Transportation advising motorists to expect slowdowns and use alternate routes if possible.

The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash. No names have been released, and no citations have been issued as of this report.

Our thoughts are with those injured in this incident as they recover.