Car fire closes I-295 near Pritchard Road in Jacksonville

Car fire on I-295 near the exit to Pritchard Road

A vehicle burst into flames Friday afternoon on I-295 near the exit to Pritchard Road, closing the roadway ahead of rush hour.

It is not confirmed whether the vehicle was involved in a collision. Traffic sounthbound at I-295 was being diverted off at Pritchard.

Photos: Van burst into flames on I-296 in Jacksonville

Action News Jax is following the story and will update as more information becomes available.

First Alert Traffic recommends drivers to take Imeson down to Commonwealth to get back on I-295 south.