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JFRD: 2 people on motorcycle fall off Acosta Bridge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

UPDATE | 6:13 A.M.:

A 48-year-old driver is in critical condition, while the 46-year-old female passenger is suffering serious injures, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash report shows their blue Yamaha motorcycle was traveling north on I-95 when the driver lost control. They were thrown over the concrete barrier wall and landed 30-feet below onto a separate entrance/exit ramp.

Their names have not been released, but it reports state they are both from Indiana.

UPDATE | 10:55 P.M.:

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Capt. Eric Prosswimmer said “two people on a motorcycle failed to negotiate the turn and went over the wall and had a substantial fall.”

Both riders are in serious condition, he said.

ORIGINAL STORY:

There is a crash involving a fall on the Acosta Bridge, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.

According to JFRD, two people were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The off-ramp left lanes on I-95 North, before the Acosta/Main St. Bridge are blocked, as of 10:45 p.m.

Action News Jax Ben Ryan is live at the scene working to learn more.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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