Fire Crews Summoned to Big Rig Fire in Buford

Fire Crews Summoned to Big Rig Fire in Buford

BUFORD, GA – Fire crews and Georgia State Patrol responded to a fiery big rig collision on I-985 South after 5 p.m. Monday. 

Upon arrival, fire crews shut down the area and reopened all lanes around 7:30 p.m., Atlanta News First said. GSP confirmed no hazmat-related materials were on board the truck, and the driver was spared from serious injuries. 

Troopers are actively working to pinpoint the exact cause of the fire and wreck. 

Updates will be added as soon as officials release more information. 

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