Multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes I-20WB near Candler Road

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A multi-vehicle crash shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 between Columbia Drive (Exit 66) Candler Road (Exit 65) early Monday afternoon.

What we know:

According to DeKalb County Police Department, the crash was reported around 1:18 p.m. 

DeKalb police said officers believe 5 cars were involved in the crash. Officers also said the number of people injured was fewer than 10. Police said officers would send an update when they know more. 

At 2:15 p.m., it was reported that three right lanes were still blocked. Drivers were advised of a delay of up to 10 minutes in the area.

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DeKalb County police later told FOX 5 Atlanta that 5 vehicles were involved and 4 people were injured. None of the injuries were considered to be life-threatening, police said. 

What we don't know:

Police did not release a possible cause of the crash. 

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