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A multi-vehicle crash closed the Downtown Connector for several hours overnight in Atlanta. Officials say the crash occurred around 1 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstates 75 and 85 near Fulton Street.
According to police, a southbound tractor-trailer carrying Slim Jims struck several light poles, causing the semi to flip over. The truck and broken poles set off a chain reaction of multiple crashes, scattering debris along both sides of the interstate. Officials have not reported how many vehicles were involved in the crash.
Though multi-vehicle pileups tend to result in serious injuries, police said those involved suffered only minor injuries. All lanes reopened hours later after crews cleared the debris. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Multi-car pileups are an especially dangerous type of accident because they typically happen suddenly and involve high speeds, leaving drivers little time to react. The chain-reaction nature of these crashes can lead to severe injuries and fatalities as the force of impact is compounded with each additional collision, often from multiple directions. Additionally, those with serious injuries are often at risk of worsening conditions due to delayed treatment. In pileups, emergency responders often have difficulty accessing victims due to the tangled wreckage, and secondary crashes are common and make matters worse, as oncoming traffic struggles to stop in time and risk also injuring emergency crews. Poor visibility, slippery roads, and distracted driving can all contribute to these large-scale accidents, making them chaotic, deadly, and difficult to manage.
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