Multiple crashes blocking lanes around in metro Atlanta as result of rain

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Multiple crashes were reported early Thursday morning in the metro Atlanta area due to the heavy rain moving through the area.

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In west Atlanta, two lanes were blocked on I-75SB before I-85SB after a crash around 8 a.m. 

In Fulton County, a crash was reported around 6:40 a.m. on Interstate 285SB near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. 

In Clayton County, all lanes were temporarily blocked on I-75NB near Mount Zion Boulevard. Jonesboro Road was suggested as an alternative.

In DeKalb County, multiple lanes were blocked after a semi crash on I-85NB at I-285. Buford Highway was suggested as an alternative.

Crashes can be expected to continue as drivers are dealing with rain and slick roads in the area. 

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