Fatal accident closes all northbound lanes of I-85 in Jackson County
All lanes heading north on Interstate 85 in Jackson County were closed on Monday afternoon due to a serious crash involving multiple individuals, which authorities believe may have resulted in fatalities. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office advised drivers to steer clear of the area near mile marker 147, with traffic redirected to Exit 140. The incident occurred before State Route 98 around 4:24 p.m., as reported by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The Georgia Department of Transportation's 511 traffic website indicated the closure of all northbound lanes until approximately 8:34 p.m. However, there are currently no active live traffic cameras in the vicinity. While a Jackson County dispatcher acknowledged at least one fatality, the exact number of casualties is still unconfirmed. Initial reports suggest that four individuals were involved in the collision. Authorities have not disclosed the specific number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the I-85 crash, nor the cause of the accident. The timeline for the full reopening of northbound lanes remains unclear as investigations are ongoing.
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