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Big rig crashes on I-75 North in Henry County, spills drywall

An overturned tractor-trailer earlier had all lanes of traffic blocked on I-75.

Credit: WSB Traffic Center

Credit: WSB Traffic Center

An overturned tractor-trailer earlier had all lanes of traffic blocked on I-75.
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May 16, 2019

A multicar wreck involving an overturned tractor-trailer that had every lane of I-75 blocked in Henry County has been moved.

The injury crash happened on I-75 North at I-675, according to the WSB 24-Hour Traffic Center. It appears a load of drywall spilled onto the roadway.

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