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Overturned tractor-trailer causing delays on I-285 S, I-20 W exchange in DeKalb County

Drivers traveling on I-20 west are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid "extreme delays."

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — An overturned tractor-trailer caused delays on the I-20 West exit to the I-285 South exchange in DeKalb County Friday evening. 

DeKalb Police said officers responded to the crash shortly before 4:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a loaded tractor-trailer on its side. 

11Alive SkyTracker flew over the scene where all of the lanes were blocked around 5:15 p.m. 

Drivers traveling on I-20 west are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid "extreme delays." 

The driver of the tractor-trailer had minor injuries, according to DeKalb Police.

DeKalb Police added that the I-20 west ramp onto I-285 south had been closed while crews attempt to remove the tractor-trailer and clean up its cargo. The ramp reopened after several hours. 

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