Wreck on 515 closes intersection

EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Citizens are being encouraged to avoid the intersection of Highway 515 and First Avenue right now as authorities are responding to a major accident.

Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel are on scene as usual with accidents like this but no reports are available yet as to the injured.

Additionally, the accident has spread debris across most of the northbound lane of the intersection. Traffic is at a standstill right now as the accident happened within the last 30 minutes. Authorities are tending to those involve while attempting to clear a path and redirect traffic.

If at all possible, avoid this intersection at this time until authorities can address the accident.