Overturned big rig on I-285 East ramp causes delays in Cobb during morning rush

An overturned tractor-trailer blocked the I-285 northbound ramp to I-75 in Cobb County on Wednesday morning.

The crash was reported around 6:30 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. It caused major delays for commuters before it was cleared shortly after 8 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.

Overturned Tractor Trailer Crash has Cleared says @mckayWSB in News Chopper 2 over the I-285/eb (Inner Loop) ramp to I-75. Delays should start to prove through the Cobb Cloverleaf. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/gFX050IIv0
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) November 15, 2023

It is not clear what caused the crash or if any injuries were reported.

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