Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes part of Ga. 400 South

A crash involving a jackknifed tractor-trailer caused headaches for drivers in Sandy Springs on Monday afternoon when it closed all southbound lanes of Ga. 400 near I-285.

Every lane of the highway was closed just north of the Abernathy Road exit due to the wreck. The cause of the crash is not clear, but Sandy Springs police said it involved the big rig.

**UPDATE** at 1523: ALL lanes have reopened https://t.co/huxjbc9xEb
— Sandy Springs Police (@SandySprings_PD) December 6, 2021

Sandy Springs police reopened the road about 3:30 p.m. It is not clear if the crash resulted in any injuries.

Not close to re-opening on the WSB Jam Cam. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/fHvBioszXa
— WSB Radio (@wsbradio) December 6, 2021

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