Traffic on I-85 north near Fairburn came to a halt Wednesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer collided with two other vehicles, including one passenger car.

The accident, which closed all northbound lanes of I-85 near Exit 61 at Senoia Road until approximately 3 p.m., resulted in three non-life threatening injuries and more than 100 gallons of spilled diesel fuel on the highway. All three drivers were taken to Atlanta Medical Center for treatment.

For traffic updates, visit the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.

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