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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - At least one person died in a major crash that has most lanes of I-85 South blocked in Gwinnett County Sunday afternoon, police said.

The collision on the interstate just north of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road has shut down all but the far left lane at the I-985 merge, according to Gwinnett County police.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes as officers work to investigate and clear the scene. Police said around 2 p.m. they expect the road to be blocked “for some time.”

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.