MATTHEWS, N.C. — A serious crash in Matthews had significant impacts on traffic in the area Monday. Southbound East John Street between Interstate 485 and and Union County was closed as a result, according to Matthews Fire & EMS.
Three people were seriously hurt in the crash, Medic said. All three were taken to an area hospital to be treated for their injuries.
Matthews Fire & EMS said the stretch of the road around Exit 52 and Old Monroe Road was closed for an "extended period of time." People in the area were encouraged to use an alternate route.
The road reopened around 3:30 pm.