3 killed, multiple injured in early morning wreck on I-20

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Three people are dead and multiple people are seriously injured after a crash on Interstate 20 in DeKalb County.

The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. on the interstate close to Candler Road and just past I-285.

At the scene, officers found three vehicles involved in the crash.

According to investigators, the incident began after a vehicle stalled on the interstate. At the time of the crash, the car was being pushed.

Detectives have confirmed with FOX 5 that one person is in critical condition and two others have serious injuries. Officials have not released the identifies of the victims.

Photos shared to FOX 5 from Rapid Emergency Roadside Assistance shows at least two cars involved in the crash. One of the cars was on its side with a completely broken window and front hood.

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Police had shut down all westbound lanes and three eastbound lanes of I-20 as part of their investigation. As of 7:30 a.m., all lanes are back open but delays remain.

(Rapid Emergency Roadside Assistance)

Drivers should expect major delays and look for alternate routes.

The accident remains under investigation.