Fire causes Atlanta overpass to collapse

ATLANTA — A large fire has caused an overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse in Atlanta.

WSB-TV reports the massive blaze is burning underneath I-85 northbound near Piedmont Road. It has shut down several roads in northeast Atlanta.

Witnesses say troopers were telling cars to turn around on the bridge because they were concerned about its integrity. Minutes later, the bridge collapsed.

Black smoke could be seen for miles.

AP PHOTO SCORCHED ROAD: A section of overpass on Interstate 85 in Atlanta collapsed after a large fire broke out on the highway yesterday. No injuries were reported and officials are investigating the cause.