JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Drivers on Interstate 295 heading north near Wilson Boulevard witnessed delays Tuesday morning after multiple crashes blocked all northbound lanes between 103rd Street and Interstate 10, the Florida Highway Patrol.
The first crash was called in around 10:40 a.m. and involved injuries, according to FHP. Florida Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed at least one semi-truck was involved in the crashes.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and FHP crews were all on scene working to clear the highway.
FHP tweeted that traffic was being diverted on 103rd Street for a detour and asked that drivers avoid the area, as "extensive delays" were expected.