AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A large accident on Thursday evening shut down all lanes of Mike Padgett Highway at the Burke County line.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office asked drivers around 7:20 p.m. to find an alternate route while the accident is under investigation.

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