Multi-vehicle crash blocks all lanes on I-285 at Riverdale Road
A GDOT camera on I-285 near Exit 60 shows all lanes heading West are completely backed up. (Georgia Department of Transportation)
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - Interstate 285 westbound drivers are facing massive delays Saturday morning after a multi-vehicle crash forced emergency crews to divert all traffic at Exit 60.
What we know:
Emergency responders rushed to Westbound I-285 at Exit 60 following a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning. Georgia 511 issued a major travel alert around 6:50 a.m. after the wreck shut down every travel lane near Riverdale Road.
Traffic officials immediately began diverting all cars off the highway at Exit 60. Images shared by the Georgia Department of Transportation showed heavily backed-up lanes while emergency crews work to clear the scene.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not confirmed whether anyone was injured in the collision or how many total vehicles were involved. Officials also have not released an official estimate for when all lanes will re-open.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Georgia 511, who issued a travel alert, as well as the Georgia Department of Transportation.