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Crash on I-95 in St. Johns County closes all southbound lanes for hours

St. Johns County Fire Rescue says a person who was "trapped" from the crash was flown to a local trauma center in serious condition.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — 1:45 p.m. Update: All southbound lanes have reopened.

11:21 a.m. Update: Sergeant Dylan Bryan with the Florida Highway Patrol told First Coast News the crash involves two tree trimming vehicles. 

Chris Naff with the St. Johns County Fire Rescue said a sedan was involved in the crash, too. 

Additionally, Bryan said two people were injured in the crash, with one getting airlifted. A RAPID scene unit is at the scene working to reopen lanes as soon as possible.

11:17 a.m. Update: The person who St. Johns County Fire Rescue said was "trapped" from the crash is being flown to a local trauma center in serious condition, according to a Facebook post from the agency. I-95 will be closed for "an undisclosed amount of time," fire rescue says.

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All southbound lanes on I-95 in St. Johns County near mile marker 327 (south of County Road 210) are currently closed due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue says multiple vehicles are overturned and first responders are on scene, as one person is "trapped."

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook that traffic is being diverted to County Road 210.

First Coast News will provide updates as soon as they are made available.

Credit: St. Johns County Fire Rescue
Dylan Bryan with Florida Highway Patrol says the crash involves two commercial vehicles.

Major Accident- I-95 Southbound MM 327 (South of CR 210) Squad 17 on scene of multiple vehicles overturned. One patient confirmed trapped, extrication in progress. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office

Posted by St. Johns County Fire Rescue on Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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