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Fatal crash closes lanes of I-20 in Lithia Springs | How to get around

Georiga Department of Transportation said the crash happened on I-20 in the westbound lanes before Lee Road.

LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. — One lane has opened after all were blocked due to a fatal crash on Interstate 20 in Douglas County according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety on Thursday. 

Georiga Department of Transportation said the crash happened on I-20 in the westbound lanes before Lee Road. Its website said the accident happened around 3:39 a.m. and initially said it would be cleared by 8 a.m., but that has been extended to 9 a.m. 

At least one person is dead the public safety department said, but did not give any further details on those involved. Traffic cameras in the area show traffic at a standstill. 

11Alive Traffic Expert said to use Highway 78 or Veterans Memorial Highway to get around. 

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