CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editors Note: The crash is was previously expected to clear at 7:30 a.m. The time has been extended to 10:30 a.m.
Part of I-485 near exit 9 (Andrew Jackson Highway) was shut down for a few hours overnight, due to a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
Two of the four lanes have reopened. The crash happened around 3 a.m. and is expected to clear around 10:30 a.m.
All four lanes of I-485 outer are closed 2 miles after exit 9. DriveNC advises traffic to use the left shoulder if traveling through this area.
According to Medic, 1 person was transported with possible life-threatening injuries.
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