DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 285 in DeKalb County on Tuesday.
According to transportation officials, the crash sparked a fire involving the tractor-trailer on I-285 southbound between Glenwood Road and Interstate 20.
All southbound lanes were closed as emergency crews responded to the scene and worked to extinguish the fire.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays. Suggested alternate routes include Interstate 75/85 or Memorial Drive to Interstate 20.
As of 8 a.m., lanes were still closed.
No information about injuries has been released. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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