Fifteen people were injured this morning in a major multi-vehicle pileup on I-75 in Catoosa County, Georgia.
Icy Roads A Factor In 35 Vehicle Pileup
The crash happened about 20 miles southeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee, around 6:45 a.m.
WRECK: A man who was behind the cars that piled up on I-75 sent me these pictures of the damage pic.twitter.com/cAYu5N35pP
— Hannah Lawrence (@hannah_NC9) January 8, 2018
Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk says that weather was a major factor in a crash that happened in the northbound lanes of I-75 at mile marker 345. Extremely icy road conditions were reported in the area.
Approximately 35 vehicles crashed during the pileup. It isn’t clear how many commercial vehicles were involved at this time.
Fifteen people were transported to the hospital for various injuries. Everyone is expected to survive.
The crash impacted I-75 traffic in both directions. I-75 northbound was closed for about 4 hours, resulting in major traffic backups. Transportation officials were able to reopen the interstate around 11 a.m.
EVERY side road looks like this trying to get to I75. Major, major back ups. This is Bandy Road. @WRCB pic.twitter.com/NuDqncWhJx
— Michelle Heron (@MichelleWRCB) January 8, 2018
The Georgia State Patrol will continue to investigate the pileup crash.
UPDATE: Traffic is moving slowly through the emergency lane on I75 NB (MM 345). Crews working a 35 car pile up. Cars that are able to be driven are leaving. #GAWX @WRCB pic.twitter.com/ihNrod5OoC
— Michelle Heron (@MichelleWRCB) January 8, 2018