ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A crash on I-20 East in Villa Rica involving 17 vehicles, including several tractor-trailers, caused major delays Friday afternoon and evening. The accident happened at mile marker 25 in Carroll County near the Douglas County line, according to the Villa Rica Police Department. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said a Nissan Pathfinder lost control and hit a Ford Explorer, triggering a chain reaction of crashes. Three tractor-trailers and 14 cars were involved. At least one vehicle overturned at the scene, the Georgia Department of Transportation said in an alert about the crash. Nine people were hospitalized and taken to four different hospitals, where they are expected to recover, GSP said. The accident happened at around 2:40 p.m., and the eastbound lanes were closed until one left lane cleared at 4:25 p.m. The rest of the lanes would open at around 7:10 p.m. Drivers were urged to avoid I-20 East and find alternate routes as police responded. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates. Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.
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