CHARLOTTE – All lanes on the Interstate 485 in northwestern Charlotte were closed on Thursday afternoon after a fatal crash, officials said.
Traffic tips; MVC of I-485 internal to Oakdale Rd; all lanes stopped for a moment; expect significant delays in the area; see alternative route. pic.twitter.com/Vymn08bacd
– Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) May 12, 2022
One person was killed and another was treated for serious injuries in the crash near Oakdale Road, which occurred around 4 p.m.
Helicopter 9 flew over the stage where a white truck overturned on the roof.
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Expect delays in the area. DOT said the road is expected to reopen at 8 p.m.
All lanes were reopened by 6:30 p.m.
(Watch the video below: WATCH: The truck is driving wrong on I-485)
WATCH: Truck Drives Wrong on I-485 WATCH: Truck Wrong on I-485
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