I-75 Allgood Road accident sends child to hospital, causes traffic backups

I-75 Allgold Road accident
Marietta Police photo

Marietta Police said this morning that a four-year-old girl is in stable condition after an accident on Interstate 75 near Allgood Road.

Police said the accident was caused by a tire blowing out on a vehicle traveling northbound on the interstate. The vehicle lost control and rolled over, ejecting the child, according to police.

Three right lanes of northbound traffic on I-75 were closed until after 11 a.m., and police said additional closures may be necessary as they continue their investigation into the accident.

 

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