Crash pouring Pool chemicals in a Lithia road that critically injured 1 and produces a Hazmat situation

Lithia, Fla. – – A man was critically injured when, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, two vehicles, including one with pool chemicals, collided in Lithia on Thursday morning.

What we know:

The crash occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the Nichols Road and E. Keysville Road.

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The HCFR team from HCFR began to safely remove the chemicals, which included chlorine, muriatic acid and cyanic acid.

From 11:20 a.m., the crews were still at the scene to ensure that all chemicals were removed sufficiently.

The Nichols Road east of the Keysville Road is closed due to the hazmat operation.

What we don't know:

It is unclear what caused the vehicle crash.

HCFR has also made no time available in which you expect the path to be reopened.

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