Crash & Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-285 Southbound in Atlanta

Published
June 17, 2026
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
DeKalb County
Incident type
Crash, Fire, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Atlanta Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia: A multi‐vehicle collision involving a semi‐truck on I-285 southbound between Glenwood Road and Interstate 20 caused the tractor‐trailer to catch fire. Emergency crews shut all southbound lanes, controlled the blaze, and are investigating the crash while traffic is rerouted.

Original reporting

Crash & Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-285 Southbound in Atlanta

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