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Traffic resumes along I-75 SB after multi-vehicle crash involving tractor trailers

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  November 14, 2023 5:21pm EST
Cobb County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-75 SB

All lanes have closed on Interstate 75 southbound following a multi-vehicle crash at Windy Hill Road Tuesday afternoon.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - All lanes have reopened along Interstate 75 southbound hours after a multi-vehicle crash at Windy Hill Road Tuesday afternoon forced its closure.

Georgia Department of Transportation cameras showed at least one tractor trailer on its side. Two other semis were nearby, and multiple passenger cars appeared to be stopped behind them.

Marietta Fire reported to the scene, "prioritizing the medical needs for all involved."

SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene around 3:30 p.m.

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A crash involving a tractor trailer shuts down all lanes of traffic along I-75 SB at Windy Hill on Nov. 14, 2023. (FOX 5)

The Georgia Department of Safety confirmed the crash was caused by a driver who performed an improper lane change.

A total of 10 cars were involved: three commercial moving vehicles and seven passenger vehicles.

Three people were taken to Kennestone Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The busy highway reopened around 5:10 p.m.

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