2 dead after crash between two semi-trucks shutdown I-285 for hours

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — Two people are dead after an accident involving two big rigs shut down Interstate 285 Saturday.

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The crash happened around 9 a.m. on I-285 North at Cascade Road in South Fulton.

Officials have not yet given word of what caused the crash.

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According to the South Fulton Police Department, both of the drivers of the semi-trucks were pronounced dead at the scene. All lanes on the interstate have been reopened.

The names of the drivers have not been released.

The investigation is ongoing.

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