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I-285 West near airport closed after multi-vehicle crash injures 3

The incident happened in Clayton County and involved five vehicles, police say.
Emergency crews respond to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash early Saturday on I-285 West just before Riverdale Road in Clayton County. (Georgia Department of Transportation)
Emergency crews respond to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash early Saturday on I-285 West just before Riverdale Road in Clayton County. (Georgia Department of Transportation)
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Updated 25 minutes ago

I-285 westbound lanes are closed near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a multi-vehicle crash that injured several people, officials said.

The interstate is closed near Exit 60 at Riverdale Road after the crash occurred around 6 a.m. Saturday, according to an alert from the Georgia Department of Transportation. GDOT cameras showed all westbound lanes remained closed as of 10 a.m., and the agency is estimating the interstate could be cleared by about noon, according to an alert on its traffic site.

“Efforts are underway to reopen the left lane to allow traffic to move through safely,” Clayton County police said in a news release.

Police urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

The collision involved two flatbed trucks, one semitruck and two passenger vehicles, police told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Three people were transported to a local hospital but the extent of their injuries is unknown.

— This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.