CHARLOTTE — Multiple cars crashed into each other in southeast Charlotte, prompting MEDIC to rush five patients to the hospital.
The incident happened just after 3 a.m. at the intersection of Monroe Road and Sharon Amity.
Charlotte Fire Department said all lanes were closed at the intersection and asked drivers to avoid the area. The road re-opened by the time Channel 9′s photographer arrived around 6:30 a.m.
Traffic Advisory: MVC at intersection of Monroe Rd and Sharon Amity; all lanes of traffic stopped momentarily; see alternate route. pic.twitter.com/DZTjQ16OIR
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) December 24, 2023
MEDIC confirmed two of the patients suffered life-threatening injuries. The other three sustained serious injuries.
Channel 9 asked CMPD if they can reveal what caused the crash.
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