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.
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.
Officials say the two were both riding in the left center lane when they side-swiped each other, causing them to lose control of their bikes.
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Both riders fell off their motorcycles and landed on the inside and outside shoulders.
FHP says the 41-year-old was taken to the hospital where he later died. The other man died on the scene.
As of 7 p.m., traffic appears to be moving again.
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