I-485 outer closed in west Charlotte due to serious fatal crash: Medic
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The I-485 outer loop is closed in west Charlotte due to a fatal crash, according to Medic.
Traffic officials said the wreck was reported around 11:40 a.m. on Saturday near Exit 9 on I-485. Medic confirmed this is a serious accident with multiple patients, at least one of whom has died.
The roadway will be closed for an extended time as officials investigate and clear the crash. NCDOT expects I-485 to reopen around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
As a detour, drivers can take Exit 10A to I-85 North, then take Exit 38 to I-77 South, and then back onto I-485.
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Meanwhile, Medic also said they responded to another crash on I-485 at I-85 south, where one person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This is near the fatal accident, but it is a separate crash, Medic said.
Police have not said what led to the crash or if any charges will be filed.
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