JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Images: Six kids hurt when Cadillac Escalade flips on JTB, takes out pole
Eight people, including six children, were hurt in a crash when their SUV rolled over and struck a light pole on Southside Boulevard and westbound JTB on Thursday, Jacksonville fire rescue officials said.
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said two children are in critical condition.
Two adult patients are also in critical condition.
JFRD is reporting that three patients were ejected from a car, but have yet to report whether any of those patients are children.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a GMC Sierra pickup and a Cadillac Escalade were involved in the crash.
All patients have been taken to a local hospital, the JFRD said.
Units from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, JFRD and the Florida Highway Patrol were at the scene.
All patients have been transported to the hospital....left scene with @JSOPIO and @FhpJacksonville
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) April 5, 2018
Traffic alert....Mva at JTB westbound and Southside ....multiple vehicles and multiple patients with a flipped vehicle.
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) April 5, 2018
UPDATE: Right lane of off-ramp still blocked on Butler WB at Southside Blvd from this crash. Delays building up. #WOKVtraffic pic.twitter.com/fG4wgA8qqe
— Arielle Wysocki (@ArielleWysocki) April 5, 2018
BACKSUPS: Traffic is slowed after a crash involving a flipped car at Southside Blvd and JTB westbound.BACKUPS: Traffic is slowed after a crash involving a flipped car at Southside Blvd and JTB westbound. Emergency personnel are actively responding to the scene and it's possible several people are inured:
Posted by Action News Jax on Thursday, April 5, 2018
3 people ejected per JFRD, 2 trauma alerts, which means critical injuries. Our source says children may also be involved. @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/lf1qrooOdq
— Paige Kelton (@PaigeANjax) April 5, 2018
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