One person has died after a crash involving 11 cars Sunday morning in Clayton County, police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News.
All lanes of Interstate 75 northbound at the Mt. Zion Blvd exit were blocked for hours starting at 6 a.m. Sunday. The lanes were able to reopen around 11:15 a.m.
Police and fire officials are still investigating the deadly accident. Other injuries were reported, but it is unknown how many at this time.
The victim who died at the scene has not been identified.
11 car accident on i75NB in Clayton County near the Mt. Zion exit. One person has died. Other victims taken to the hospital. Interstate shut down for hours. I’m live at the top of the hour. pic.twitter.com/EGb3Ul0HGm
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) July 28, 2019
RED ALERT continues in Clayton Co on I-75/nb at Mt Zion Blvd (exit 231). Use I-675 as your best alternate. https://t.co/YULjFukFkK #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/hKmcRGDGtj
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) July 28, 2019
TRAFFIC RED ALERT: Clayton County: I-75 nb at Mount Zion Blvd (exit 231). ALL LANES BLOCKED. Multi vehicle injury crash. Police and fire units on scene. Use I-675 nb as alternate. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/KslBQmUsyy
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) July 28, 2019
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