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Car fire closes I-295 near Pritchard Road in Jacksonville

Car fire on I-295 near the exit to Pritchard Road

A vehicle burst into flames Friday afternoon on I-295 near the exit to Pritchard Road, closing the roadway ahead of rush hour.

It is not confirmed whether the vehicle was involved in a collision. Traffic sounthbound at I-295 was being diverted off at Pritchard.

Photos: Van burst into flames on I-296 in Jacksonville

First Alert Traffic recommends drivers to take Imeson down to Commonwealth to get back on I-295 south.

Action News Jax is following the story and will update as more information becomes available.

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