Concord, NC was the scene of traffic disruptions and personal tragedy this past Saturday afternoon, following two separate vehicle collisions that sent multiple individuals to the hospital with serious injuries. The first incident, reported by WBTV, occurred on Interstate 85 near Concord Mills, close to the Bruton Smith Boulevard exit. MEDIC officials confirmed that one victim was transported with life-threatening injuries, while another sustained serious injuries as a consequence of the crash.

Amidst efforts to reach safety and administer critical care, the highway suffered significant traffic obstructions; all northbound lanes were temporarily closed causing considerable delays, although the lanes were later cleared and reopened before the evening rush. Shortly after this collision, another unfortunate event unfolded in northeast Charlotte, where yet another vehicular accident resulted in two people injured and necessitated their transport to Novant Presbyterian for treatment, according to the account provided by WSOCTV.

WCNC's coverage of the I-85 incident near Concord Mills provided further details, citing the North Carolina Department of Transportation's confirmation of lane closures that followed the crash; three of six lanes were shut down and were originally expected to remain so until possibly 8 p.m., but they ultimately reopened shortly before 6 p.m.