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Ga. 316 reopens after chemical cleanup

By Breaking News Staff
Oct 3, 2016

All lanes of Ga. 316 have reopened after an accident at Kilcrease Road involving hazardous material.

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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