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Overturned vehicle shuts down I-85 in Atlanta during lunch hour

An overturned vehicle blocked all northbound lanes of I-85 in Atlanta.

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

An overturned vehicle blocked all northbound lanes of I-85 in Atlanta.
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March 24, 2020

All northbound lanes of I-85 in Atlanta were shut down for nearly an hour Tuesday morning after a vehicle overturned on the interstate.

The crash occurred shortly before noon just north of Cleveland Avenue, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.

The wreck caused lengthy delays for drivers who were out during the lunch hour.

It’s unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured.

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