Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --All four lanes of interstate 575 northbound at Exit 8/Towne Lake Parkway are shut down due to a "major" accident which occurred early Friday morning.
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the accident involved an overturned dump truck and was first reported to the DOT at approximately 5:20 a.m.
GDOT says they still do not have an estimate as to when the wreck will be cleared and traffic will return to normal.
According to the DOT's website, "Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and allow extra time for travel."
Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch reader Jennifer Oglesby Blackwell noted the accident "looks very, very bad."
"Praying for the passengers," she added.
Another reader, Kathy Stroup, added on Facebook that there is "an over abundance of rubber neckers southbound," which caused delays on the southbound side of the interstate.
Stay with Patch as we get more updates on the situation. In the meantime, check Patch's real-time commute map to see how your drive will be affected this morning.
Motorists can avoid the area by using Highway 5/Main Street and re-enter the interstate at Exit 9 at Ridgewalk Parkway.
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