Traffic Disruption in Jacksonville, Florida Due to Overturned Semi-Truck and Fuel Spill
Our articles may contain affiliate linksA flipped semi-truck and a fuel spill caused significant traffic disruptions on Interstate 295 near Wilson Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred on a Tuesday morning when the Florida Highway Patrol received a report and dispatched troopers to I-295 northbound at Wilson Boulevard.
As reported by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the traffic delays stemmed from a semi-truck that had overturned, leading to a fuel spill on the road. The driver of the semi-truck was reportedly distracted, resulting in a loss of control. The truck veered off the road, collided with the left side of an abandoned SUV, and subsequently struck a guardrail before descending down an embankment and flipping over.
In response to the accident, emergency crews are currently working to address both the traffic disruption and the fuel leak. Commuters in the area are advised to anticipate delays and explore alternative routes if feasible. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is providing updates on the situation through their official X account.
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Sources for this information include the Florida Highway Patrol's traffic map, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's X account, and the Action News Jax news platform.
Definitions:
Semi-truck: Also known as a tractor-trailer or articulated lorry, a semi-truck is a large vehicle used for transporting goods, consisting of a tractor unit for pulling a trailer.
Fuel spill: The release or discharge of liquid fuel, often resulting from an accident or equipment failure.
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Highlights of the article
Significant traffic delays on Interstate 295 near Wilson Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida.
Incident involving a flipped semi-truck and fuel spill occurred on a Tuesday morning.
Florida Highway Patrol dispatched troopers to the scene.
The semi-truck driver was reportedly distracted, leading to loss of control.
The truck collided with an abandoned SUV and hit a guardrail before overturning.
Emergency crews are working to address traffic disruption and fuel leak.
Commuters in the area advised to expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Updates provided by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department through their official X account.
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