Three tractor-trailers jackknifed Friday morning in Union City in a crash that entangled multiple vehicles and backed up I-85 traffic for hours.
The crash was reported about 8:40 a.m. in the southbound lanes just past I-285, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. Authorities shut down the lanes between I-285 and Flat Shoals Road for two hours while they investigated, finally allowing some traffic to pass at 10:30 a.m.
Severe delays remained for the rest of the morning, the Traffic Center reported.
Good News! The left lanes are back open. Extreme delays remain. Use Hwy 29. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/29lY3q0j6P
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) January 21, 2022
No one was injured in the wreck, which also involved multiple passenger vehicles and a dump truck. The Union City Police Department is investigating, and a spokesperson said Friday morning it was too early to determine if anyone would be charged.
Heads Up, Union City! This crash is on I-85/sb before Flat Shoals Rd. (exit 66). As you can see multiple trucks, vehicles, and a tractor-trailer are involved. All lanes are closed. Use Hwy 29. Stay w/@wsbradio for updates @wsbtv @kiss1041fm #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/fVRsUNuCwB
— Veronica HarrellWSB🎙 (@VeronicaHarrell) January 21, 2022
The Georgia State Patrol confirmed the Motor Carrier Compliance Division was asked to come to the scene for a commercial motor vehicle inspection. No details were released about the cause of the crash.
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Credit: John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com.
Credit: John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com.
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