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Log truck overturns on I-285 in DeKalb, causes major delays
Authorities were working to clean up spilled fuel after a truck overturned in the northbound lanes of I-285 on Friday. (Credit: NewsChopper 2)
By Matt Bruce
Updated Jan 28, 2022A truck hauling logs rolled over on I-285 in DeKalb County during a crash Friday afternoon, causing major delays on the interstate for two hours during the evening commute.
The northbound lanes were closed temporarily between Covington Highway and Indian Creek about 3 p.m., DeKalb County police said. At one point, traffic was funneled off the interstate.
Crews worked to clean up the spilled fuel and all but one lane reopened by 4:40 p.m. All lanes were back open by about 5 p.m.
No one was seriously injured, according to police.
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