JACKSON COUNTY, GA – A fiery crash on I-85 North took the lives of seven people Monday Afternoon, 11Alive reports.
According to Georgia State Police, the collision occurred just south of mile marker 147 around 4 pm. Authorities believe a semi-truck was following a Dodge van too closely when it collided with the rear of the vehicle, ultimately causing a six-car pileup.
The Dodge van became engulfed in flames. The driver and six passengers were pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation.
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