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Truck Accident on I-85 South at Jonesboro Road in Union City, GA, on October 22, 2026

Lanes reopen after car and tanker truck crash in Union City

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Published:
October 23, 2026
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Last Updated:
3 hours ago

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Oct 22, 2026

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A car became lodged beneath a tanker truck in a crash early October 22, 2026, on I-85 south at Jonesboro Road in Union City, Georgia. Emergency crews and a tow truck were at the scene, with clearing work underway just after 8 a.m. All southbound lanes later reopened.
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A car became lodged beneath a tanker truck in a crash early Thursday, October 22, 2026, on Interstate 85 south at Jonesboro Road in Union City, Georgia.

Emergency responders and a tow truck were at the scene. Work to clear the crash was underway just after 8 a.m.

All southbound lanes later reopened to traffic.

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Accident Details:
Location:
Georgia
Type:
Truck Accident
Severity:
Serious
Collision:
Multi-Vehicle
Interstate:
I-85 south at Jonesboro Road
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