JFRD Hazmat Team responding to chemical spill off Zoo Parkway in North Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Hazmat Team is responding to a chemical leak in the 2700 block of Zoo Parkway.

The road is shut down in both directions as JFRD is working to mitigate the spill.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said that traffic is being turned around at August Drive.

Motorists should avoid the area if possible.

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