PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) —  The southbound lanes of US 19 were reopened around 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday after a serious crash at East Bay in the Largo area.

The crash caused long backups on US 19.

There were also big backups on Frontage Road as drivers tried to get around the crash.

Many drivers used Belcher Road as an alternate route.

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