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Person killed in five-car crash on I-295 at Beach Blvd.

There is a fatal crash on I-295 at Beach Blvd, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's live traffic crash and road condition report webpage.

According to FHP, the crash involved five vehicles.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's said that due to the accident all Northbound lanes of I-295, South of Beach Blvd are closed, and traffic is being diverted to UNF Drive.

Traffic cameras at I-295 Northbound just before Beach Blvd show the crash scene where several fire rescue units are on scene. Action News Jax First Alert Traffic Anchor Derick Odom says traffic is slow for miles.

LIVE: Deadly crash on I-295 North at Beach Blvd.

LIVE: At least one person is dead after five cars crashed on I-295 North at Beach Blvd.

Posted by Action News Jax on Tuesday, October 16, 2018

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