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2 people fighting for their lives in hospital after I-85 crash

The crash happened on I-85 near University City Blvd, causing a large traffic backup.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash on Interstate 85 in Charlotte on Monday afternoon, according to Medic. 

Three out of 4 northbound lanes of 1-85 were shut down near University City Boulevard when the crash occurred. As of 5:20 p.m., only one lane remained closed. 

The whole road reopened around 5:30 p.m., according to the NC Department of Transportation. 

WCNC Charlotte is working to learn more about the cause of the crash, which happened just after 3 p.m.

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