Chaos unfolded on the northbound lanes of I-95 near MM 329, as emergency units raced to extricate a victim trapped in a violent collision involving a semi-truck. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office detailed the accident on social media, alerting commuters of the critical situation that led to a serious traffic snarl.
According to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office's post, the accident occurred near CR-210, with Squad Co. 17 and 4 working diligently to free the trapped individual. "Units are on scene of a vehicle vs semi truck with one person trapped. Squad Co. 17 and 4 in the process of extricating the patient. Updates to follow," the post stated. Two patients were transported to a local trauma center with serious injuries after being successfully extracted from the wreckage.
The incident had a profound impact on traffic, causing significant delays. Local authorities requested that drivers avoid the area to allow first responders to manage the scene safely. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes and exert extra caution when approaching the vicinity.
Recovery and investigation efforts continued into the morning, with no immediate cause of the collision reported by the authorities. The identities of those involved have not been released pending notification of next of kin. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office promised further updates as more information becomes available.
