HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (AP) — A fatal wreck at the Alabama-Georgia border on Monday morning resulted in multiple fatalities, according to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office.
Details regarding the cause of the wreck and the number of casualties were not immediately available. The Georgia Department of Transportation’s traffic information indicated that the incident occurred just northeast of Shawmut, Alabama, across the state border from Harris County.
As a result of the wreck, traffic on I-85 was diverted at Exit 6 and rerouted onto the interstate again at Exit 77 in Alabama. Exit 2 was also closed. The most logical alternate route suggested was the use of Highway 29 (West Point Road), which was expected to lead to traffic backups. The authorities estimated that the clear time for the incident would be 12 PM.
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The Troup County Sheriff’s Office has not released any further information regarding the circumstances of the wreck at this time.
In conclusion, a fatal wreck at the Alabama-Georgia border resulted in multiple fatalities, with traffic being diverted and travel delays expected in the area. Authorities are working to clear the incident and provide updates as necessary.