Train hits truck in metro Atlanta, roads blocked both directions

An accident featuring a train and a truck in Douglas county has roads blocked in both direction.

The sheriff’s office said the crash happened in the area of Veterans Memorial Highway and Municipal Parkway.

“Traffic in both directions are shutdown, please use an alternative route,” the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said.

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The sheriff’s office said it will send out a notification when the road is cleared.

A photo sent to Channel 2 Action News by a witness at the scene shows what appears to be an 18-wheeler involved in the accident.

Channel 2 Action News is working to learn more about this developing situation.

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