Accident on Central Ave. shuts down lanes

CSRA Traffic

by: Dawn Wise

Posted: Nov 22, 2019 / 09:00 AM EST / Updated: Nov 22, 2019 / 02:07 PM EST

AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Both lanes on Johns Road at Central Avenue were shut down Friday morning due to an accident.

It happened around 8:35 A.M. Injuries were reported, no word on the severity.

EMS responded to the scene.

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