All southbound lanes on Interstate 75 are closed south of Exit 358 in Ocala due to multiple crashes, the Florida Department of Transportation said on Friday.

"Drivers are advised to avoid this area and seek alternate routes," FDOT said.

Drivers looking to continue southbound are encouraged to detour into exit 358, turn left onto Eastbound on State Road 326, turn right onto Southbound U.S. 441/301, and turn right onto Westbound State Road 40 and back onto I-75.

It's unclear how many vehicles are involved. WESH 2 has reached out to the Florida Highway Patrol for more information.

>> This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released

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