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Philips Highway reopens after crash involving gas leak, Jacksonville police say

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — 8:10 a.m. Update: Philips Highway has reopened for traffic hours after it was shut down near Sunbeam Road after a car crashed, hitting a gas line around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.

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A car crashed on Philips Highway Wednesday morning, hitting a gas line, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Previously, both southbound and northbound lanes of Philips Highway between Sunbeam and Shad roads were closed, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, but JFRD said the northbound lanes have since reopened.

Action News Jax Traffic Anchor Marcine Joseph has alternate routes below to help drivers on their morning commute below.

JFRD said no one was hurt in the crash, but delays are expected.