Crime & Safety

Fatal Accident on I-20 Has Traffic Backed Up

The accident, which involved two tractor-trailers, was reported near Fulton Industrial Boulevard.

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A fatal traffic accident on Interstate 20 eastbound has traffic backed up into Douglas County early Thursday afternoon, according to reports.

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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook that the accident happened on I-20 near Fulton Industrial Boulevard in Fulton County. Three lanes were blocked.

WSB-TV reported the wreck involved two tractor-trailers and a third vehicle. One fatality was confirmed and there were no other injuries reported.

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The backup was past Thornton Road in the early afternoon, the sheriff’s office said.

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