A fatal accident has shut down Interstate -285 westbound near Flat Shoals Road. The accident involves three motorcycles and two SUVs.
Police said a man riding on one of the motorcycles was killed.
All lanes are blocked on I-285 westbound near Flat Shoals; ramps from I-20 east and westbound to I-285 southbound are also blocked.
Surface streets in that area are also backing up.
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