JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities are investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 295 at J. Turner Butler Boulevard.
The two-car crash killed two people and injured four others, including a 5-year-old girl.
Police responded just before 12:30 a.m. Monday. The crash closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 295 until about 8:45 a.m.
Photos: Deadly accident closes I-295 for 8 hours
There were five people in a Toyota SUV pulling a trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol report.
The driver of a Ford 500 hit a concrete wall and collided with the SUV and trailer. The crash caused the Toyota and trailer to overturn, troopers said.
The man in the car is at the hospital being treated for minor injuries.
Two passengers were ejected from the SUV and died: a 39-year-old man, who hasn't been identified, and Quillermina Cruz, 42. They were not wearing seat belts, according to the FHP.
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Three other passengers in the SUV were also hurt. Antonio Simon, 31, is being treated for serious injuries and Samuel Cruz, 21, and a 5-year-old girl are being treated for minor injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the SUV was not hurt.
Charges are pending.
Action News Jax reporter is following the story. Watch Action News Jax and follow us on Twitter @ActionNewsJax for the latest.
Department of Transportation CamerasUpdate 8:45 a.m.: Lanes open on I-295 NB at Butler Blvd. after deadly crash. Derrick Odom Action News Jax said traffic is still slow in the area. There is also another crash that is blocking all SB lanes of I-295 at San Jose Blvd.
Posted by Action News Jax on Monday, December 5, 2016
Police have identified the man and woman killed in the crash that shut down I-295 at JTB for 8 hours. A 5-year-old girl was among 4 others injured:
Posted by Action News Jax on Monday, December 5, 2016
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#ANjaxBREAKING: I-295 N closed at JTB due to fatal crash, per #FHP. 2 people killed. Possibly a child with serious injuries. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/zuCWBAnpNJ
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) December 5, 2016
A big accident at 295 & JTB has killed two people. All 295 south lanes are blocked in that area. @RussellANjax is live with updates.
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#FHP: Child possibly injured in crash that killed two adults. We're live from I-295 & JTB on @ActionNewsJax
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Medical examiner just arrived at I-295 fatal crash scene. So tragic for these families. @ActionNewsJax @ActionTraffic
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UPDATE: Medical examiner just left scene. Traffic really starting to back up. @ActionNewsJax @ActionTraffic pic.twitter.com/o2jGNp4Bie
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) December 5, 2016
295 NB at Butler...still shut down...avoid it completely...use Southside Blvd or 95 @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/4zVWIZvH8u
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While You Were Sleeping: #JFRD responded to MVA w 2 fatalities. JTB & 9A pic.twitter.com/6hAy5JL73H
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