CMPD investigating after woman's body found beneath I-77 bridge

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating after a body was found overnight under a bridge on Interstate 77.

The medical examiner was on the scene just after 1 a.m. on I-77 near South Tryon Street.

Police told Channel 9 that the woman's body had been there for some time.

The cause of death is still unclear and more information will be released by the medical examiner.

Check back with wsoctv.com for updates on this story.

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