Lanes blocked on I-285 by Covington Highway after tractor-trailer crash

Traffic camera shows the area around I-285 southbound before Covington Highway. (Photo: GDOT) 

All lanes are temporarily closed after a crash on Interstate 285 southbound in DeKalb County, transportation officials said Sunday morning. 

What we know:

The crash involved a tractor-trailer and has left I-285 before US 287/ Covington Highway south is blocked while crews work to clear the area. 

First responders are on the scene working to clear the roadway and clean up a fuel spill that resulted from the crash, according to police. 

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area while the roadway is blocked. 

What we don't know:

Authorities did not say whether the crash caused injuries or how many vehicles were involved.

It is unclear when the road will reopen. 

The Source: Information in this report comes from the Georgia Department of Transportation. 

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