Pileup causes heavy delays on I-285 in DeKalb

A multicar pileup shut down the south side of I-285 on Tuesday in DeKalb County and led to heavy delays.

Two drivers were taken to the hospital, but the severity of their injuries is unknown.

All lanes had reopened by 6:45 a.m., but delays remained.

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