CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A deadly crash caused major delays on Interstate 85 in north Charlotte due to a deadly crash Monday.
The crash happened near North Graham Street (Exit 40) on the northbound lanes of I-85. All northbound lanes of I-85 were closed while crews worked to clear the scene. The road reopened by noon. A second person suffered minor injuries, according to Medic.
Traffic was backed up several miles to I-77.
Part of the road reopened while North Carolina State Troopers investigated the vehicles involved, which appear to include a truck towing a trailer.
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