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Sailboat collides into the Longboat Pass Bridge
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
Town of Longboat Key
April 17 -10am Traffic Alert: Longboat Pass Bridge
A sailboat has collided with the Longboat Pass Bridge, resulting in the temporary closure of the southbound lane to vehicle traffic.
Longboat Key Police Department and Fire/EMS crews are actively managing the scene and prioritizing public safety. To maintain traffic flow, officers are alternating vehicles through the northbound lane.
United States Coast Guard is en-route to assist with removing the vessel. Inspection of the bridge is underway.
The closure is expected to last approximately 30 minutes, though timing may change depending on conditions.
#BREAKINGNEWS: Sailboat strikes Longboat Pass Bridge, lane temporarily closed.🔽https://t.co/xdmQVw0f9f pic.twitter.com/CbgDvGPNQ5
— ABC7 Sarasota (@mysuncoast) April 17, 2026
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