Georgia Accident: 3 Southern Co. workers killed in crash

3 Southern Co. workers killed in crash

By Kristi E. Swartz and Marcus K. Garner
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Originally posted at http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/3-southern-co-workers-162486.html?cxtype=rss_news_128746

The three people killed in a rush-hour wreck on Stone Mountain Freeway on Tuesday worked for Southern Co., company officials confirmed Wednesday morning.

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3 Southern Co. workers killed in crash

The six others that were critically injured also worked for Southern Co. or Georgia Power, one of its utility units. One has been released from the hospital. DeKalb County Police did not have the names of the passengers who were injured.

"This is a terrible tragedy for the Southern Company and Georgia Power families," said David Ratcliffe, chairman, president and CEO of Atlanta-based Southern Co. "Our thoughts, prayers, go out to the families, friends and co-workers of these employees."

The crash killed the driver and two passengers, DeKalb County Police said.

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