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Crash causes delays on I-285 in DeKalb

A rollover injury crash blocked lanes of I-285 North near I-20 Monday. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
A rollover injury crash blocked lanes of I-285 North near I-20 Monday. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
By Lauren Foreman
June 12, 2017

A crash shut down I-285 North in DeKalb County early Monday, led to delays north of I-20 and injured at least one person.

The interstate was closed for about 45 minutes before officials reopened it just after 6 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. However, heavy delays from the Outer Loop remained, the Traffic Center reported.

About 6:10 a.m., traffic jams stretched as far back as Bouldercrest Road, according to the Traffic Center.

Details about the crash, which involved at least one vehicle, were not released.

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