DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — The Douglas County government issued an evacuation notice after a semi-truck carrying hazardous materials overturned on Wilson Road on Friday morning.
A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office spokesman confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that the truck was carrying some type of explosive material.
The evacuation order was lifted around 11:30 a.m.
“Wilson Road has reopened, and the overturned vehicle has been safely removed. Emergency crews confirm the area is safe to return,” county officials said.
Officials temporarily closed the area between Highway 5 and Tyree Road in both directions as emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Anyone within a half-mile of the location was ordered to evacuate immediately for their safety, both residents and businesses.
The county opened a temporary evacuation location at the Dog River Library at 6100 Highway 5 while waiting for the all-clear.
At this time, the condition of the driver was not available but there was no danger to the residents in the area.
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