Driver injured as big rig overturns in Clayton County

A tractor-trailer overturned, blocking all lanes of the I-285 exit ramp to I-75 South in Clayton County for awhile Tuesday afternoon, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

The driver, who was not identified, was flown to a local hospital, Clayton County police said.

No other details were released.

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By the time the victim realized what was going on, it was too late.

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