Medic: 1 dead, 2 hurt in early morning I-85 wreck
Video from the scene revealed a tractor-trailer was overturned and on fire.
All lanes going south were closed after a deadly crash on I-85 northbound near exit 46A.
Published: Jul. 2, 2022 at 8:46 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned tractor-trailer left one person dead and two others seriously injured.
The wreck happened early Saturday morning on Interstate 85 northbound, close to exit 46A.
Details are limited, but video from the scene revealed a tractor-trailer was overturned and on fire.
The interstate was shut down for several hours as crews worked to clear the scene.
WBTV is working to get more information.
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