The accident that tied up I-20 for a short while Thursday afternoon reportedly started as an SUV rear ended another vehicle, starting off a chain reaction that involved four cars, according to a CPD spokesperson.

Another car that witnessed the accident and was reportedly dodging debris also crashed when they hit a side wall.

Shortly after those crashes, another two vehicles got into a fender bender in the ensuing traffic.

Earlier, Georgia DOT's Traffic Navigator website had reported eight cars were involved in the crash, but only seven cars have been confirmed to be involved.

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(December 30, 2010, 2:30 p.m.) Traffic is flowing again on I-20 eastbound after an accident that had blocked all lanes just before the Ga. Highway 138 exit, or exit 82.

At least two accidents occured, according to Conyers Police Department Capt. Mike Waters. One accident involved at least four cars. A subsequent accident with at least one car occured as the driver was reportedly looking at the scene of the accident as they drove past on I-20 and ran into a wall.

At least two were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Check back to www.rockdalenews.com for updates.

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(December 30, 2010, 1:49 p.m.) An eight car accident has blocked all lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound just west of exit 82, Highway 138. The wreck is expected to be cleared shortly after 2 p.m. There were no reported fatalities. The extent of any injuries are unknown at this time.

The Rockdale News will update this story when more information becomes available.