ATLANTA, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- An accident involving a vanpool vehicle used by Southern Company and Georgia Power employees resulted in the deaths of three employees during Tuesday afternoon's metro Atlanta rush hour.

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Six other employees were injured in the incident.

The three deceased employees worked for Southern Company.

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

Southern Company and Georgia Power officers visited with the families of the injured and deceased Tuesday evening. "We assured the families that the coworkers of their loved ones stand behind them and that we are here to offer assistance in this difficult time," said Mike Garrett, Georgia Power president and CEO.

Out of respect for the families, the company is not releasing any employee names until the families have more time to notify extended family members.

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