Jack-Knifed Tractor Trailer Cause of I-85 Delays Tuesday

A traffic accident on Interstate 85 in Franklin County caused major traffic delays Tuesday.

The accident on Interstate 85 southbound at about 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mile Marker 174, near the Franklin-Hart County line.

Reports indicate that an 18-wheeler jack-knifed and landed on its side, crossing all lanes of I-85 southbound and trapping the driver inside the cab.

The Lavonia Fire Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and Georgia State Patrol all responded to the accident.

The wreck caused I-85 southbound to be closed for a time Tuesday, backing up traffic and causing detours and delays.

(MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia contributed to this report)