7-vehicle pileup on Downtown Connector clears

An injury crash temporarily shut down the north side of the Downtown Connector in Midtown early Monday.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

An injury crash temporarily shut down the north side of the Downtown Connector in Midtown early Monday.

The scene of a seven-vehicle pileup with injuries has cleared after the accident shut down northbound lanes on the Downtown Connector.

The accident happened at 17th Street early Monday, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. Lanes started to reopen about 6 a.m., and all lanes opened just before 7 a.m.

Few details about what caused the crash have been released.

We’re working to learn more.

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