Interstate 295 shut down at Beach Blvd. completely after a fatality in the southbound lanes and a second crash northbound, troopers said.
Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to I-295 southbound at Beach at 10:21 a.m. for a fatality.
Troopers say a pedestrian was hit by a semi truck.
Duval County Fatal Crash: I-295 SB @ Beach Blvd. Semi vs. Pedestrian. One confirmed deceased on scene. All southbound lanes are blocked. Please seek another route. No media staging on scene. Please follow all applicable laws regarding stopping/parking on roadways. pic.twitter.com/WSyyO7qQ7x
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) October 1, 2018
A second crash was reported in the northbound lanes of I-295.
FHP says a semi jackknifed and is blocking all northbound lanes. No injuries were reported.
Troopers are warning against rubbernecking as they work to clear both scenes.
Traffic alert....I295 north and Beach Blvd....multiple car accident including a semi truck that is now leaking fuel...the Hazmat Team is en route....expect delays and be careful of our crews.
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) October 1, 2018
Northbound 295 blocked by secondary crash at fatal scene. Semi jackknifed blocking all northbound lanes. No injuries.
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) October 1, 2018
Rubbernecking causes crashes! Please avoid area.
Another crash is blocking I95 northbound at Bowden Road.
Injuries were reported in that crash.
95 @ Bowden Road. Semi vs. numerous vehicles/guardrail. Roadblock in area. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/reNs9qE6mK
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) October 1, 2018
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Posted by Action News Jax on Monday, October 1, 2018
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