Traffic backed up after tractor-trailer catches fire on I-485 in south Charlotte

Traffic was backed up for miles Monday after a tractor-trailer caught fire along Interstate 485 in south Charlotte.

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Two lanes on the inner loop and the ramp to Interstate 77 northbound were shut down while firefighters worked to put out the flames.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene, where we could see smoke billowing from the truck’s trailer.

Traffic was at a standstill for miles and all lanes reopened just before 1 p.m.

There was no word on what sparked the fire.

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