Two separate crashes cause injuries, heavy delays on I-75 North in Cobb

Two separate crashes on I-75 North in Cobb County shut down all lanes for about an hour Monday evening, according to the WSB 24-Hour Traffic Center.

The incidents occurred at North Marietta Parkway around 6:30 p.m., according to the Traffic Center.

The crashes involved a semi-truck, tow truck and a passenger car, Georgia State Patrol spokeswoman Franka Young said. She added that minor injuries were reported.

RED ALERT continues in Cobb Co: All lanes SHUTDOWN on I-75/nb at the N 120 Loop (Exit 265). Heavy delays. Continue to use Hwy 41/Cobb Pkwy as an alternate. https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/DmLMdIbd17
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) November 3, 2020

Traffic backed up miles to Delk Road, the Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed. All lanes reopened around 7:40 p.m.

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