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Crash causes major delays on Independence Boulevard

The crash happened near the interchange with Wendover Road. Outbound traffic is backed up for miles into Uptown Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A crash caused major backups on outbound Independence Boulevard on Wednesday.  

The crash happened along Independence Boulevard, near the interchange with Wendover Road, around 2:30 p.m. At least two vehicles were involved in the crash. Medic said no one was taken to the hospital after the crash, and Duke Energy reported no power outages in the area. 

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Traffic was backed up on outbound Independence Boulevard after the crash. Roads have since been reopened in the area, according to DriveNC

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