Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

Multi-vehicle crash on I-85 South slows morning commute into Midtown

A crash blocked all lanes of I-85 South entering Midtown Atlanta for just over an hour Tuesday morning.

Credit: John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com

Credit: John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com

A crash blocked all lanes of I-85 South entering Midtown Atlanta for just over an hour Tuesday morning.
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Updated May 14, 2024

A multi-vehicle crash snarled the morning commute on I-85 South entering Midtown Atlanta early Tuesday morning.

The wreck was reported just before 17th Street around 6 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Debris was strewn across all lanes, and first responders worked to clear the scene quickly amid light and steady rainfall. Lanes reopened around 7:10 a.m.

Police have not said if any injuries were reported, how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.

Another collision was reported a little over an hour later on the northbound side of the Downtown Connector just before 10th Street, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. It affected traffic on I-20 until lanes reopened about 40 minutes later.

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