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Lanes reopen after possible bomb threat shuts down I-95 both directions for four-mile radius

FHP says that Highway Patrol was called to aid the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office with the situation.
Credit: FCN
I-95 was shut down due to police activity and a possible bomb threat at Old Saint. Augustine Road and the Philips Highway/I-295 Split

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A four-mile stretch of I-95 was shut down in each direction in what Florida Highway Patrol says is a "possible bomb threat" in a car Tuesday afternoon.

A large police presence was seen blocking off the road, stopping all lanes on the I-95 Southbound at the I-295 Philips and all lanes Northbound at Old St. Augustine Road.

FHP says that Highway Patrol was called to aid the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office with the situation.

A single black car was seen on the road from traffic cameras, appearing to have airbags deployed. 

    

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