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Two people were killed and four others were injured in a 10-car crash that occurred on I-285 EB at I-675 in DeKalb County, Georgia. The crash resulted in the closure of the interstate for several hours. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and no information has been released regarding potential charges.
A tractor-trailer crashed into the Mount Vernon Highway bridge on I-285 in Sandy Springs, causing major traffic congestion. Two lanes of I-285 westbound will be closed until at least Thursday morning, and the bridge will remain closed until inspections are complete. Detours are being set up, and officials expect traffic to be heavy in the area until Thursday morning.
Several lanes on I-285 westbound near Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, Georgia, have been shut down due to damage at the Mt. Vernon Bridge caused by a tractor-trailer collision. Four out of five lanes on Mt. Vernon Hwy near I-285 will also remain closed. Delays are building for a few miles, and authorities have advised drivers to use alternate routes. The Georgia Department of Transportation will conduct an inspection of the bridge before reopening the lanes.
A crash on I-285 in Sandy Springs has left a construction worker and an off-duty police officer in critical condition, according to police. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
All lanes of I-285 at I-85 near Atlanta airport have been reopened after being closed for several hours due to a crash. The accident caused significant traffic delays in the area.
With many schools in metro Atlanta on spring break, traffic is expected to increase from March 31 to April 9. The Georgia Department of Transportation advises drivers to be patient and use alternate routes around popular Spring Break attractions. A tractor trailer fire has caused a full shutdown of I-285 South near Camp Creek Parkway, with traffic being diverted off the Langford Parkway exit. Minor crashes have also been reported on several other highways.