CONCORD, N.C. — The southbound lanes of Interstate 85 are back open after a crash involving a tractor-trailer blocked the highway for hours Thursday morning.
The crash happened around 9:45 a.m. at mile marker 48, which is between the exit for Concord Mills and Interstate 485. It took crews around two hours to clear the road and any spills from the wreck.
As of 12:30, southbound traffic on I-85 was backed up near Kannapolis and North Carolina Highway 73. Drivers should avoid the interstate for a while until the residual delays are cleared.
Two people were treated for potentially life-threatening injuries, according to Medic.
Interstate 85 detour
Drivers can use U.S. 29 south past Charlotte Motor Speedway to Interstate 485. Drivers can then get on the outer loop of I-485 and rejoin I-85 south of the crash site.
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