Dump truck crash causes delays on busy road in Cobb

Spring Road has now reopened to traffic at Cobb Parkway after a dump truck crash, officials said.

Earlier Thursday, all lanes were closed and traffic lights weren’t functioning properly after the truck took out a power pole, Channel 2 Action News reported. Georgia Power officials responded to the scene to repair damage.

Delays are still reported in the area.

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