CHARLOTTE — One person is dead and another person is hurt after a crash on Interstate 85 in west Charlotte early Friday morning, officials say.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said it responded just after 3 a.m. to southbound I-85 near Freedom Drive. Troopers told Channel 9 one person died at the scene.
MEDIC said it took another victim to the hospital. That person’s condition was not immediately known.
ALERT: A deadly crash has the right 2 lanes CLOSED I-85 SB between Freedom Dr. & Billy Graham Pkwy. Gathering more details now. Update coming up at 4:30 AM on @wsoctv #clt #clttraffic #cltraffic
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) August 26, 2022
The right two lanes of southbound I-85 were closed for about three hours before reopening before 6 a.m.
This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates.
(WATCH BELOW: State considering options to relieve trouble spot on I-85 in Gaston County)
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