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3 injured in crash on I-85 in north Charlotte

Medic said the victims suffered possible life-threatening injuries in a crash near Statesville Avenue in north Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three people were rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after a crash on I-85 in north Charlotte Monday morning, officials said. 

According to NCDOT, the crash happened on southbound I-85 near the Statesville Avenue exit at mile marker 39 around 5:30 a.m. Multiple lanes were blocked as a result of the crash, NCDOT said. 

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Medic said three people were taken to Atrium-Main with possible life-threatening injuries. 

Drivers should avoid I-85 south if possible while crews work to clear the scene ahead of Monday morning's rush hour. 

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