UPDATE: Multivehicle crash leads to delays on I-285 in DeKalb

A major interstate has reopened in DeKalb County after a crash involving multiple vehicles shut it down Wednesday morning.

Crash has Cleared on I-285/wb (Outer Loop) at Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. (exit 30) all lanes are now open. Delays remain leaving Doraville @DunwoodyPolice https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/PiLddaWVA2
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 19, 2020

Dunwoody police closed several lanes of I-285 West at Chamblee Dunwoody Road during the investigation. At times, all westbound lanes were blocked. Authorities reopened the interstate about 8:40 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.

There are still delays heading into Dunwoody from Doraville, the Traffic Center reported.

Crash still working on the right shoulder on I-285/wb (Outer Loop) at Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. (exit 30) Delays remain leaving Doraville into Dunwoody https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/MfRSL556Il
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 19, 2020

It is not clear what led to the crash. Details about injuries have not been released.

We are working to learn more.

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