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Troopers say I-77 North near exit 9 in Charlotte has officially been cleared after a tractor-trailer crashed on the highway Tuesday causing major traffic delays.
One of three lanes remains closed to drivers, according to the NC State Highway Patrol.
Update:
Troopers say the collision that shut down portions of I-77 Tuesday morning involved a Walmart truck hauling meat.
According to the NC State Highway Patrol, the vehicle ran off the roadway to the right and collided with a concrete barrier before igniting.
Troopers say the tuck driver is being cited for failure to maintain lane control.
Update:
Crews have opened the two left lanes on I-77 North near exit 9 in Charlotte and the bridge on Clarkson Street over the highway hours after a fiery crash on Tuesday.
Original Story (8/16/22):
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Drivers are being asked to stay away from I-77 northbound at West Boulevard/John Belk Freeway after a serious crash shut the road down Tuesday morning.
Authorities say a tractor-trailer carrying produce caught on fire after crashing.
Update; Tractor Trailer Fire on I-77N at exit 9; 34 firefighters controlled the fire in 22 minutes; I-77 North will be closed for an entendres period of time; @NCSHP @CMPD @NCDOT @MecklenburgEMS @SteeleCreekVFD are on scene assisting. https://t.co/0asW2NzuCh pic.twitter.com/z3k9sQpqHA
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) August 16, 2022
Drivers are being asked to use South Tryon or South Boulevard to avoid a shut down.
One person involved in this incident is being treated for life-threatening injuries at Atrium CMC, according to a news release.
UPDATE: One person treated for life threatening injuries – taken to Atrium CMC🚨
— Emma Mondo WCCB Traffic (@emmamondoTV) August 16, 2022
