Major crash shuts down all I-75/I-85 SB lanes in midtown Atlanta
Police have shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 75/Interstate 85 to investigate a crash in midtown Atlanta.
Triple Team Traffic's Mike Shields says the crash happened just after 3:15 a.m. near the North Ave exit.
It appears that several cars were involved in the crash. It's unclear how long it will take to clear the crash.
Channel 2 Action News has reached out to Atlanta police and Atlanta fire departments about injuries.
LIVE Triple Team Traffic coverage with alternate routes, on Channel 2 Action News This Morning.
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