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All lanes of I-485 back open after crash in south Charlotte

Multiple lanes of the I-485 outer loop were blocked by a crash near Pineville-Matthews Road Monday morning.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All lanes of Interstate 485's outer loop are back open after a crash near Pineville-Matthews Road in south Charlotte, officials said. 

The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. on the outer loop near Exit 61. Multiple first responder units responded to the scene, including Medic. The cause of the crash hasn't been determined at this time and Medic hasn't said if anyone was hurt during the wreck.

Traffic was backed up nearly 2 miles by 7:45 a.m. while crews responded to the crash. 

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