MEDIC: Person killed in crash on I-85 South

CHARLOTTE — A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles blocked several lanes on Interstate 85 South at North Graham Street Wednesday morning.

The Charlotte Fire Department responded to the scene at around 10 a.m., where MEDIC confirmed one person had died.

MVC with Fatality; I-85 South at Graham St exit; one lane of traffic is open; expect significant delays in the area; seek alternate routes; use extreme caution around emergency vehicles. pic.twitter.com/ZqTSxnEOiP
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) July 6, 2022

Channel 9 has reached out to authorities for more information on what led to the crash.

ALSO READ: Worker killed in trench collapse at housing development near Albemarle

Traffic backup during fatal crash on I-85
TRAFFIC ALERT: One person was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on I-85 near N. Graham Street, and southbound lanes saw major backups. INFO -> https://bit.ly/3bQSdDh
Posted by WSOC-TV on Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Return to this story for updates.

(WATCH BELOW: Husband calling for safer roads a year after losing wife in fatal crash)