DEKLAB COUNTY, Ga. — Part of Interstate 285 southbound in DeKalb County is back open following a serious crash that shutdown the interstate for most of the evening rush.
A tractor-trailer wrecked near Exit 40 at E. Ponce de Leon Avenue around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Video tweeted by Triple Team Traffic shows a medical helicopter landing in the southbound lanes of 285.
4:15pm Update🚨RED ALERT🚨 A crash involving a tractor trailer and other vehicles in DeKalb County on I-285/sb (Inner loop) at E Ponce De Leon Ave (Exit 40), all lanes remain blocked. Helicopter ambulance is on scene.Use I-75/85/sb as an alternate. @wsbradio @wsbtv #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/isYXIIMnL9
— Mike Shields WSB (@MikeShieldsWSB) September 21, 2021
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DeKalb County police asked drivers to avoid the area while the investigation in the crash was underway.
All lanes of I-285 reopened shortly before 6:30 p.m.
We are working to learn more about what caused the crash.
#TrafficUpdate: The accident is located on I-285 SB between Hwy 78 and E. Ponce de Leon Ave. The involved vehicles, a tractor trailer and car, are still in the roadway. We are working to clear the lanes. Updates to come. #WeAreDKPD
— DeKalb County Police Department (@DeKalbCountyPD) September 21, 2021
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