Serious crash on I-575 in Cobb cleared; investigation continues

Authorities are investigating a serious car crash that blocked a Cobb County interstate for nearly an hour Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-575 between I-75 and Barrett Parkway about 4 p.m. Georgia Department of Transportation cameras showed a mangled silver car blocking the interstate.

RED ALERT Cobb Co: Serious Crash...I-575/nb just north of I-75. All lanes remain BLOCKED. Big delays. Crash behind it on I-75/nb at the N 120 Loop (Exit 265) in the right lane. Use Hwy 5, Hwy 41 or the Express Lanes. https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/lyBsYppwht
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) January 21, 2021

Authorities blocked both northbound lanes of I-575 while responding to the crash. A HERO unit moved the damaged car to the right shoulder of the road at 4:45 p.m., and the left lane was reopened shortly after. The road was completely reopened by 6 p.m.

It is not clear if any other vehicles were involved in the crash or if the incident resulted in injuries.

This is a horrible wreck, y'all. Don't plan on driving thru this anytime soon. Updates: 95.5 @wsbradio and the Triple Team #ATLtraffic Alerts App. https://t.co/wuaZctebme https://t.co/wFnmdWzLa4
— 🔥Fireball Turnbull 🏁🎙️ (@DougTurnbull) January 21, 2021

Heavy delays remain in the area. Drivers are urged to use U.S. 41.

— Please return to AJC.com for updates.

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