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I-285 reopens after big rig fire shuts down all lanes in Dunwoody, Ga.

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I-285 reopens after big rig fire shuts down all lanes in Dunwoody, Ga.
A semi-truck caught fire early Tuesday morning in Dunwoody, Ga. shutting down all lanes. (Photo courtesy John Spink)

DUNWOODY, Ga. All lanes have reopened after a semi-truck crash and subsequent fire closed all westbound lanes of I-285 through Dunwoody early Tuesday morning.

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the crash was reported between Ashford Dunwoody Road and Roswell Road around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Fire crews worked to put out the flames as quickly as possible. Once the blaze was under control the truck was moved to the side of the road and the interstate was reopened.

Investigators have not shared details of what led to the accident, if anyone was injured or the names of the trucking company.

This is an ongoing story.

Dana Guthrie

Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.

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Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
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