McMullen-Booth Road reopened in Safety Harbor after construction accident

Update: Authorities say the road has reopened, but delays are still expected in the area. Damage to the car was reportedly minor and no injuries were reported, officials said

SAFETY HARBOR -- Both directions of McMullen-Booth Road near SR 590 are closed after a construction accident caused a cable to crash onto a car, Pinellas sheriff's officials said.

The car's occupant was not injured, officials said. Authorities expect traffic delays as deputies detour traffic around the accident scene.

Details are unclear, but officials believe a crane struck a cable, causing it to fall onto the car.

- Casey Cora, Times staff writer