3 people killed in crash on I-85 at Buford Highway connector

ATLANTA - Three people have died in a wreck on Interstate 85 at the Buford Highway connector in northeast Atlanta Friday morning.

Officials say the crash happened shortly before 3:45 a.m. Friday on the interstate.

Officers shut down all lanes on I-85 northbound at 17th Street while they investigated the deadly collision.

Investigators say the crash happened when a passenger vehicle rear ended a tractor-trailer on the interstate. The three occupants in the vehicle died at the scene.

Police have not released the names of the victims and have not determined if any charges will be made in connection to the crash..

Drivers should expect major delays on the interstate and plan alternate routes.

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