At least 1 dead in crash that shut down I-75 for hours in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A deadly crash investigation on Interstate 75 in Henry County had traffic at a standstill for hours.

Henry County police confirmed to Triple Team Traffic that at least one person has died. The name of the victim has not been released.

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Triple Team Traffic’s Mike Shields has been following the crash since it happened after 4:30 a.m. near Jonesboro Road exit.

The crash shut down all I-75 southbound lanes as police investigate what led up to the crash. Police started to reopen a few lanes just after 11 a.m.

Shields says traffic was being diverted at Jodeco Road and drivers can use Hwy 19/41 or Hwy 42 as alternates.

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