I-295 at Old St. Augustine Road was closed and backed up for hours after a crash Sunday afternoon that killed two people on motorcycles, according to law enforcement.

Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Dylan Bryan said one semi-truck involved in the crash became "engulfed in flames" when the collision happened.

The agency said the two motorcycles both occupying the left center lane had a "sideswipe type collision" around 1 p.m. Sunday.

I-295 at Old St. Augustine Road was closed and backed up for hours after a crash Sunday afternoon that killed two people on motorcycles, according to law enforcement.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville man was killed Sunday night while riding a motorcycle in Avondale. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 47-year-old was speeding while heading northbound on U.S. 17 around 6:30 p.m. Another driver was riding in the opposite direction when she attempted to make a left turn onto Rensselaer Avenue.

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The report from the Florida Highway Patrol says two separate motorcyclists, a 41-year-old and 32-year-old man from Jacksonville, were traveling southbound on I-295 around 1 p.m. when it happened.

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – All lanes are blocked on Interstate 295 Southbound at Old St. Augustine Road in Duval County due to a crash. Traffic is being diverted and drivers are asked to move over or slow down.

A man died Tuesday morning after being hit by a truck towing a trailer on the exit ramp from Interstate 75 to State Road 47 in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Florida Highway Patrol said that at least one person died in the crash, which was reported around 6 a.m. Thursday.