CHARLOTTE — A crash involving 10 cars shut down I-85 southbound near Statesville Avenue on Saturday, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
The crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night.
At the scene, Channel 9 photographer saw multiple cars with heavy damage blocking the road.
Law enforcement detoured traffic through North Graham Street.
The highway reopened around 12:20 a.m. Sunday.
According to MEDIC, three patients were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Officials still have not released the cause of the crash.
This is a developing story; check back at wsoctv.com for updates.
(WATCH BELOW: 1 killed, 1 hurt after being hit by tractor-trailer in northwest Charlotte, police say)
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