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Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes part of Ga. 400 South in Sandy Springs

The crash blocked Ga. 400 near the Abernathy Road exit.

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

The crash blocked Ga. 400 near the Abernathy Road exit.
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Updated Dec 6, 2021

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.

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

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