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Capt. Scott Dakin of Barrow County Emergency Services said a truck involved in the accident was carrying pool cleaning supplies and other chemicals. A hazmat crew began cleanup at about 11 a.m.

The Barrow Police Department and safety crews had been on site diverting traffic in the area for most of the morning.

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