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2 killed in west Charlotte crash, Medic says

The crash happened on Freedom Drive near the intersection with Ashley Road around 8 a.m.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were killed in a crash on Freedom Drive in west Charlotte on Wednesday morning, Medic said. 

The crash happened on Freedom Drive near the interchange with Interstate 85 around 8 a.m. Medic confirmed two people were pronounced dead at the scene. 

Freedom Drive is currently closed between Tuckaseegee Road and Ashley Road. Drivers can use Alleghany Street and Ashley Road as alternate routes into Uptown. 

Officials said the inbound lanes of Freeom Drive are expected to be closed until around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. 

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