UPDATE: Logs spill on I-295 in the Arlington area

Jacksonville, Fla. — Update: 1:30 p.m.

Action News Jax has received the FHP incident report on the crash involving a log truck on I-295.

It says the log trailer detached from the tractor near the Merrill Road exit, causing logs to spill on the road. It’s unclear at this point what caused the trailer to detatch.

According to the report, the 61-year-old driver from Hilliard was not hurt.

FHP called the cleanup “extensive”.

All northbound have reopened.

Original Story:

All lanes of I-295 northbound at Merrill Road are closed while crews work to remove logs from the roadway.

Traffic is being affected near Merrill Road and the Southside Connector.

The crash happened around 9 a.m.

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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, someone was hurt in the accident. We’re working to learn the extent of the injuries.

Drivers in the area can expect slowdowns.

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