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UPDATE Lanes reopen after log truck crash on Merrill Road and I-295

The state Department of Transportation categorized the crash that occurred around 9:15 a.m. as "major." Lanes reopened around 12:30 p.m. Friday.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE: Lanes reopened around 12:30 p.m. Friday.

Authorities have responded to a crash with injuries involving a log truck on I-295 north and Merrill Road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash closed all lanes on I-295 around 9:15 a.m. According to an FHP report, "For unknown reasons, the log trailer detached from the tractor and overturned blocking the travel lanes and dropping the logs on the roadway. I-295 was shut down due to extensive cleanup."

The state Department of Transportation categorized the crash as "major."

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