Multi-vehicle crash shuts down lanes of I-285NB in Smyrna area

The Brief

  • A crash involving a semi-truck and six other vehicles shut down all northbound lanes of I-285 in Cobb County during the morning commute.
  • One lane has since reopened, but traffic delays stretched for several miles near Cobb Parkway and Highway 41.
  • Hazmat crews responded to a reported fuel spill, and officials said there are preliminary reports of injuries.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. Traffic slowly began moving again a short time ago on northbound Interstate 285 in Cobb County after a multi-vehicle crash shut down all lanes during the morning commute.

What we know:

Authorities said the crash happened between Cobb Parkway and Highway 41 and involved a semi-truck and six other vehicles. The crash initially shut down all lanes, but one lane reopened a short time later. However, there are still significant delays in the area and traffic was backed up for several miles as of 7:15 a.m.

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