CHARLOTTE — All lanes of Interstate 85 North were closed for about three hours near Park Street and Sam Wilson Road after a crash Thursday afternoon, officials say.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom was over the area and captured heavy delays on the road.
One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, MEDIC confirmed.
Officials say the accident was cleared and the road was reopened just before 3 p.m.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Drivers can use Exit 27, right to NC 273 South/Park Street, left to US 29 North/US 74 East, or left to Sam Wilson Road to I-85 as detours.
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