Traffic moving again after crashes snarl roads in Cobb, Henry

Traffic flow is resuming after crashes across metro Atlanta caused major backups at the start of the Tuesday morning commute.

In Henry County, I-75 is back open after a crash closed all northbound lanes just south of Ga. 155 between Locust Grove and McDonough. That collision was reported around 5:15 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Lanes reopened around 7:45 a.m.

NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene around 6:30 a.m., showing a vehicle had left the road and crashed well into the tree line.

🔴Henry Co: All lanes now OPEN here on I-75/nb before Hwy 155 (Exit 216) but still jammed out of Locust Grove. Crash in the backup at Bill Gardner Pkwy in 2 right lanes. Continue to use Hwy 19/41, Hwy 155 or Hwy 42. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/ckdA2lDsrt
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) October 15, 2024

Police have not shared the extent of any injuries.

In Cobb County, a fatal crash had both directions of South Cobb Drive closed for several hours starting just before 4 a.m. It was located at South Cobb Industrial Boulevard between the East-West Connector and I-285.

Smyrna police told Channel 2 Action News that at least one person died in the collision. No other details have been released.

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