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Multi-car, bus crash on I-285 causes major delays

Officials had to shut down I-285 northbound near the Washington Road exit after a five-vehicle crash. (Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation)
Officials had to shut down I-285 northbound near the Washington Road exit after a five-vehicle crash. (Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation)
By Raisa Habersham
June 5, 2017

Four cars and a bus were involved in a crash on I-285 northbound Monday afternoon near the Washington Road exit, according to Channel 2 Action News.

The crash, which occurred around 4:20 p.m. and was cleared by 5:10 p.m., led to major delays.

No other details were released.

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