Road reopens after fiery crash diverted traffic

Lake Louise Road reopened after a fiery wreck in Stephens County early Monday.

The road near Highway 123 was closed after a vehicle left the road and caught fire. Traffic had to be rerouted to Riverdale Road and Tugalo Street for several hours.

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Stephens County Fire Services doused the flames. The vehicle was burning at the bottom of a steep embankment.

Georgia Power responded to repair a low-hanging power pole at the scene. Several agencies responded to wreck.

Stephens County Sheriff Office said only minor injuries were reported.

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