Accident snarls traffic on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard

TAMPA -- The southbound lanes of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in New Tampa have been shut down after a head-on collision that occurred between Amberly Drive and Bearss Avenue, according to a 3 p.m. report by Tampa Police.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's investigators are working at the scene of the accident and it is unclear how long the lanes will be blocked. In the meantime, Bruce B. Downs' northbound lanes have been converted to allow traffic flow in both directions, but travel times are reported to be extremely slow.

Details about the accident have not yet been released. Check back on tampabay.com or in the St. Petersburg Times for updates.

-- Times staff writer