Serious wreck closed I-85 southbound lanes in Atlanta for hours, police say

ATLANTA - Police shut down Interstate 85 south for hours overnight after several vehicles were involved in a serious wreck.

The wreck occurred after midnight on Sunday and the roadway has re-opened. Traffic stood still just past Georgia 400 on I-85 southbound. 

Police said one passenger was trapped in a vehicle. 

Police said five people were injured including a pediatric patient.

Police shut down section of I-85 southbound in Atlanta. 

FOX 5 Atlanta is working to get an update on the passengers' conditions. 

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