Early Wednesday morning, a crash closed the southbound lanes of I-85 in north Charlotte, causing significant traffic delays and prompting an investigation by local authorities. According to WBTV, the incident occurred around 5:15 a.m. between the Interstate 77 ramp and Beatties Ford Road, leading to multiple law enforcement vehicles and at least one tow truck being dispatched to the scene
The North Carolina Department of Transportation initially indicated that the interstate might remain closed until about 8 a.m., but crews managed to reopen it before 7 a.m., helping ease early morning traffic. Commuters saw at least eight police cars at the scene, as confirmed by WCNC. However, details about the cause of the crash are still limited.
Following the crash, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department advised drivers in the area to seek alternative routes. The specifics of the serious incident have not yet been released as investigations continue, but local news outlets are actively seeking more information. Queen City News has reached out to both the Highway Patrol and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for updates, which will be reported as they become available.
