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I-85 southbound reopens after crash near Concord

The road was closed for several hours Wednesday afternoon.

CONCORD, N.C. — All lanes of I-85 southbound have reopened after a crash happened near Davidson Hwy in Cabarrus County, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation

The crash occurred Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. on I-85 southbound at mile marker 55 near Davidson Hwy. The impact of the crash was high. 

The road was closed or partly closed for several hours on Tuesday during rush hour. 

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Officials urged motorists to avoid the area or use a detour.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are unknown at this time. 

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