Authorities Respond to Wreck on Southbound I-85 Near Midtown Atlanta

Authorities Respond to Wreck on Southbound I-85 Near Midtown Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – A vehicle accident was reported Thursday afternoon, January 2, on Interstate 85 near Midtown Atlanta, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

The incident took place on the southbound highway at 17th Street, just east of the city’s Atlantic Station area. It was first reported just after 1:50 p.m.

Very few details have been released at this time, but officials indicated that the scene was expected to clear by 4:00 p.m., nearly two hours later, suggesting a major emergency response.

No information regarding the involved parties or their conditions has been made public, but our news team will continue to monitor and update this blog accordingly.

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