Woman flown to hospital after crash closed I-75 South in Acworth

A woman was flown to a hospital after a box truck collided with a broken-down tractor-trailer on I-75 South in Acworth early Friday morning.

The crash was reported around 6 a.m. just before Ga. 92 or exit 277, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed until around 7:45 a.m.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, the big rig was parked in the emergency lane with its flashers on when a box truck failed to maintain its lane and hit the back of the trailer.

GRIDLOCK ALERT Acworth: Now a left shoulder getting by this crash investigation on I-75/sb before Hwy 92 (Exit 277). Big jam out of Cartersville. Use Hwy 41 or I-575/sb. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/R42FMGMpxL
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) January 5, 2024

A medical helicopter transported the woman to the hospital around 7 a.m. She had been a passenger in the box truck and suffered serious injuries, the GSP said. No other details have been released.

A medical helicopter landing here to assist injured drivers. Please use Hwy 41 out of Bartow Co. Updates on @wsbradio. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/PnX7AVz4X0
— Ashley Frasca (@AshleyFrascaWSB) January 5, 2024

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