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DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) – Authorities closed the intersection of East Lee Street and Crawford Street after a log truck lost its load.

The Dawson Police Department (DPD) advised drivers in a Facebook post at around 9 a.m. to avoid that area and use alternate routes after the incident.

The roadway was cleared by approximately 11:30 a.m.

WALB has contacted the Dawson Police Department for more information and will provide updates as they become available.

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