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Plumes of black smoke seen for miles after crash in southwest Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — A wreck Monday night closed the Interstate 77 North ramp onto Interstate 485 early Monday night.

The crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. and created a plume of black smoke that could be seen for miles.

Channel 9 got to the scene where firefighters extinguished a fire, which consumed a tractor-trailer hauling tires.

One person with serious injuries was taken to a hospital.

Expect major traffic delays in the area.

No additional details have been made available.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.