Semi hauling lumber overturns on I-75 causing delays

(Photo: Georgia Department of Transportation)

An overturned lumber tractor-trailer caused major delays on Interstate 75 Southbound in Cobb County on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported the wreck is past the Delk Road exit on I-75 south and encouraged drivers to use alternate routes. 

GDOT said four of six lanes are closed at the time due to the spill. 

Crews spent several hours cleaning up the spill.

Law enforcement officials have not said what caused the tractor-trailer to flip and if there were any injuries at the scene. 

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