3-Car accident stalls traffic on 515 near 52 in East Ellijay

UPDATE: As authorities are clearing out and drivers are returning, Highway 515 southbound has returned to normal service at this time.

EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Reports are indicating that a motor vehicle accident has occurred on the North side of east Ellijay on the southbound side of Highway 515.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the accident is already causing delays and could see lanes closed in the area of Highway 52.

According to Public Information Officer Al Cash of the Gilmer County Public Safety Departmnet, The three car accident involved a gray Subaru Crosstrek, a blue Nissan Pathfinder, and a blue Chrysler 200.

The accident involved one rollover and trapped two people. Authorities are still working at the scene, but have confirmed recovery of three people from the wreck. One is in critical condition and was transported away from the scene via helicopter, additionally another was transported via helicopter and the third was transported via ambulance.

Public Safety is working with police in the area and has closed the southbound lane of Highway 515. They are currently encouraging people to take Old Highway 5 south to avoid the area. Northbound lanes are also slowed and drivers should expect some delays in the area.