HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. – A tragic accident at the Alabama-Georgia border resulted in multiple fatalities on Monday morning, according to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office. The exact details of the accident were not immediately available, including the number of individuals involved and the extent of injuries.
The Georgia Department of Transportation provided traffic information indicating that the incident occurred northeast of Shawmut, Alabama, just across the state line from Harris County. As a result of the accident, traffic on I-85 was being diverted at Exit 6 and re-routed onto the interstate again at Exit 77 in Alabama. Exit 2 was also closed, and an alternate route using Highway 29 (West Point Road) was recommended, although it was expected to lead to traffic backups. The latest update suggested that the clear time for the accident scene was estimated to be 12 PM.
The Troup Sheriff’s Office urged the public to stay informed about the latest updates by downloading the 11Alive News app and signing up for the Speed Feed newsletter. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and authorities are working to provide further information as it becomes available.
In summary, a multi-fatality accident occurred at the Alabama-Georgia border, resulting in the closure of several exits and the diversion of traffic. The authorities are actively managing the situation and providing updates to the public as more details emerge.