Multi-vehicle Accident on I-85 in Atlanta, Georgia

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - A news story published on fox5atlanta.com reports that law enforcement officers closed down a portion of Interstate 85 South for several hours due to a severe multi-vehicle accident.*

The crash transpired at around midnight.  Traffic was stopped near the Georgia 400 exit on I-85 southbound. The roadway was cleared and the traffic lanes were reopened after a few hours.

Police reported that one passenger was entrapped inside their motor vehicle.  The accident report also stated that five people were hurt, including a small child.  There was no additional information provided and the accident is currently under investigation.  No criminal charges were reported at this time. 

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Source:

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/wreck-with-serious-injuries-closed-i-85-in-atlanta-for-hours-police-say