Atlanta, GA (May 12, 2025) – A crash on I-85 Northbound near Shallowford Road (Exit 93) disrupted traffic Monday afternoon, briefly closing the left lane before the scene was moved to the shoulder.
The incident was first reported shortly before 1:00 p.m. and caused significant congestion in the northbound lanes. Emergency responders worked quickly to assess the situation and clear the roadway. By 2:00 p.m., all lanes had reopened and traffic began to normalize, according to WSB-TV.
No official details have been released yet regarding the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries occurred. The investigation is ongoing, and additional updates may follow.
Our thoughts are with anyone who may have been affected by this crash. We hope all parties involved are safe and recovering.
You can view WSB-TV’s original report here: WSB-TV Traffic Update on X
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