Log truck overturns on I-285 in DeKalb, causes major delays

A 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.