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Fiery crash shuts down I-985 northbound
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A multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 985 between Oakwood and Gainesville has shut down the northbound lane of the interstate and backed up traffic in the other direction as well.

Interstate 985 Northbound was shut down Wednesday afternoon with a multi-vehicle crash, according to Gainesville Fire spokesman Keith Smith.


The crash occurred around 4 p.m. near mile marker 18. Several vehicles were involved, and at least one vehicle burned.


One northbound lane reopened around 5:50 p.m., but a second accident near exit 17 caused another lane closure.


No information was available on injuries or fault.

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