On Christmas Eve, a significant crash involving eight vehicles occurred on Interstate 85 North near West W.T. Harris Boulevard in northeast Charlotte, causing injuries to several people. As reported by WBTV, the Charlotte Fire Department confirmed the accident and stated that I-85 was closed by 7:40 p.m. and was not expected to fully reopen before 10:40 p.m.
The impact of the crash was such that crews had to significantly work to clear the scene, which led to extended traffic delays in the area. Medic, the local emergency medical service provider, confirmed to QC News that two individuals were transported to area hospitals, one of whom suffered life-threatening injuries while the other sustained injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening.
In their coverage, WCNC noted that the North Carolina Department of Transportation estimated the road would reopen around 10:40 p.m. Further details regarding what caused the crash or potential charges have not been provided by officials. The Charlotte Fire Department highlighted the closure's significance to ensure a thorough investigation and safe cleanup could be carried out in the wake of the collision.
