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Truck overturns on I-285 spilling load of garbage

There were no injuries reported.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A truck made a mess on the eastbound lanes of I-285 on the ramp to I-75 north on Monday morning. 

One lane of traffic was getting by the incident when it first happened at around 10:30 a.m., however, crews brought in equipment to clear the roadway, blocking all lanes. A lane was back open at around 12:30 p.m. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the area was not expected to be clear until 1:15 p.m.

There were no injuries reported. 

Motorists traveling in this area experienced long delays as they continued to clean up the trash - and were urged to use an alternate route. 

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