Three people were seriously injured following a collision on Interstate 77 in south Charlotte yesterday morning. The accident occurred around 4:15 a.m. near Clanton Road, with MEDIC confirming that all victims were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, WBTV reports.
As emergency crews addressed the aftermath, the southbound stretch of I-77 was temporarily shut down, causing significant morning disruptions for travelers, the lanes which didn't reopen until around 7 a.m. suggested drivers were to take alternative routes provided by NCDOT that included exiting at West Blvd and using Billy Graham Parkway to navigate back to the interstate, as QC News detailed.
While the exact causes of the crash remain unclear, WCCB Charlotte's coverage noted that multiple vehicles were involved in the incident. Police, firefighters, and state troopers were at the scene conducting an investigation to determine the contributing factors to this unfortunate event.
The full reopening of I-77 southbound happened at approximately 7:15 a.m., making the thoroughfare available for the rest of the morning's traffic although considerable congestion and delays were experienced by the commuting public which had to navigate the diversions earlier, according to WCCB Charlotte.
