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Crash clogged I-75 South for hours in Clayton County

Lanes were backed up just before the exit to Tara Boulevard.
All lanes of I-75 South were closed after a crash in Clayton County on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Georgia Department of Transportation)

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

All lanes of I-75 South were closed after a crash in Clayton County on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Georgia Department of Transportation)
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Updated Dec 9, 2025

A crash had traffic jammed up for hours on I-75 South in Clayton County on Tuesday morning.

The incident happened around 8:40 a.m. just before the exit to Tara Boulevard, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. That section of the interstate is between Morrow and Riverdale.

Traffic was moving again by 10 a.m.

Authorities have not released any details about the collision. It’s not clear what caused the crash, how many vehicles are involved or if any injuries have been reported.

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