CHARLOTTE — All lanes of the Interstate 485 inner loop in northwest Charlotte were shut down Thursday afternoon after a deadly crash, officials said.
Traffic Advisory; MVC at I-485 inner at Oakdale Rd; all lanes of traffic stopped momentarily; expect significant delays in the area; see alternate route. pic.twitter.com/Vymn08bacd
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) May 12, 2022
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)
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