Fatal wreck on Ga. 316 in Barrow County

Part of Ga. 316 in Barrow County was blocked for hours following a fatal wreck early Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Barrow County Emergency Services issued a statement at 5:30 p.m. advising drivers to avoid the area of Ga. 316 at Ga. 11.

“All lanes of Highway 316 have been shut down in both directions due to a fatality accident,” Lt. Scott Dakin said.

One person was killed and another was transported to a hospital by a helicopter, he said.

Dakin said the Georgia State Patrol took over the crash site around 8:15 p.m.

Authorities have not yet named those hurt or killed in the crash.

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