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1 seriously injured in boating accident near Ortega

JFRD sent crews to the 3800 block of McGirts Boulevard where the person was temporarily trapped inside the boat.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — One person was seriously hurt in a boating accident near Ortega Friday night.

Around 8 p.m., JFRD sent crews to the 3800 block of McGirts Boulevard where a boat reportedly crashed into the Ortega bridge, temporarily trapping someone inside.

That person was rescued and sent to a nearby hospital to be treated for their injuries.

Because the boat crashed into the bridge, several boats were stuck on the westside of the Ortega Bridge because of the accident, being unable to get to the St. Johns River. JFRD said the bridge will not be functioning until the bridge can be inspected for safety.

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