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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — All lanes of Interstate 75 southbound have reopened after a fiery crash blocked lanes for hours in Henry County.
The tractor-trailer fire broke out around 4:45 a.m Wednesday near Interstate 675. Mark Arum and Triple Team Traffic issued a traffic red alert to warn drivers about the crash on Channel 2 Action News This Morning.
GDOT cameras showed crews quickly putting out the fire, but drivers dealt with delays for almost three hours.
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Truck Fire Clean Up has Cleared on I-75/sb south of SR-138 (exit 228) All lanes are now open Tough delays remain Use I-675, 19/41 or SR-42 as alternates https://t.co/MhPvicYKPN #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/DPmt8u3ncl
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) October 30, 2019
Traffic diversion now in place, PD forcing backed up traffic off at Hwy 138 (exit 228). DON'T get stuck, listen to @wsbradio or watch @wsbtv for our alternate routes. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/BM3SOOL3jb
— Ashley Frasca (@AshleyFrascaWSB) October 30, 2019
RED ALERT Henry Co.: Massive truck fire I-75/sb shut down between Hwy 138 (exit 228) and I-675. Use Hwy 19/41 or I-675 to get towards Stockbridge. We're on NOW @wsbradio and @wsbtv. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/o54hbNolmz
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) October 30, 2019
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