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One dead after two semi-trucks crash on Hwy 84, road closed indefinitely

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Posted at 9:35 PM, May 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-12 22:56:51-04

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WTXL) — One person is dead following a crash between two semi-trucks on Highway 84 near Mike Floyd Paving Wednesday night.

The road in both directions will be closed to traffic indefinitely, with Georgia State Patrol taking over the accident scene.

Decatur County Coroner Kenneth Hollis confirmed to ABC 27 the death of a person from the crash.

Bainbridge Public Safety posted to their Facebook account at 8:30 p.m. with the alert warning drivers to avoid the area.

BREAKING: Wednesday, May 12th, 8pm - First Responders are on the scene of a terrible accident involving an explosion on Highway 84 West near Mike Floyd Paving. Roadway is BLOCKED! Please avoid the area!

Posted by Bainbridge Public Safety on Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Georgia 511 says the crash involved two trucks.

This is a developing story. Stay with ABC 27 for updates.