Crashes on both sides of I-285 causing major delays in Sandy Springs

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Drivers in Sandy Springs are experiencing major delays in both directions on Interstate 285.

Triple Team Traffic’s Mike Shields reports the crashes happened on I-285 westbound at Roswell Road and I-285 eastbound at Riverside Drive.

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An overturned tractor-trailer blocked at least three lanes of I-285 westbound. Crews are working to upright the tractor-trailer.

On the eastbound side at Riverside Drive, Sandy Springs police confirmed eight cars were involved. One of the cars caught on fire, but no injuries were reported.

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Sandy Springs police said the eastbound crash has now cleared. They are working to remove debris from the tractor-trailer crash and reopened two lanes around 8:45 a.m.

Shields says drivers should use I-85 southbound or Mount Vernon Highway as alternates.

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