Deadly crash shuts down I-485 inner loop in northwest Charlotte officials say

CHARLOTTE — All lanes of the Interstate 485 inner loop in northwest Charlotte were shut down Thursday afternoon after a deadly crash, officials said.

One person died and another was treated for serious injuries at the wreck near Oakdale Road that happened around 4 p.m.

Chopper 9 flew over the scene where a white truck was flipped over onto its roof.

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Expect delays in the area. DOT said the road is expected to reopen at 8 p.m.

All lanes were reopened by 6:30 p.m.

(Watch the video below: WATCH: Truck drives wrong way on I-485)

WATCH: Truck drives wrong way on I-485 WATCH: Truck drives wrong way on I-485

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