Traffic & Transit
Fatal Accident Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Down I-485 Lanes
A fatal accident on the outer loop of I-485 shut down traffic between I-77 and W.T. Harris Boulevard, fire officials said.
HUNTERSVILLE, NC — A section of Interstate 485 in north Charlotte closed down following a serious accident involving a tractor trailer truck crash with fire Friday morning, according to the Huntersville Fire Department.
I-485 Outer lanes between Interstate 77 and West W.T. Harris Boulevard is closed, HFD tweeted. “Law enforcement is on scene investigating,” it said.
HFD said it was on the scene along with Charlotte Fire Department and North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
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#BREAKING: At least one person has died after fiery tractor trailer crash on I-485 near WT Harris Blvd. Big delays - emergency vehicles on scene now. Sky3 en route. (: Sean Miller) pic.twitter.com/xiuQvxZZKA
— Mark Davenport WBTV (@TheDavenReport) October 4, 2019
*ALERT* Delayed (a busy morning). We can confirm that we are working with @CharlotteFD & @NCSHP on a very serious MVA, involving a tractor trailer. I485 OUTER (between I77 & W WT Harris Blvd) is CLOSED. Law Enforcement is on scene investigating. #CLTtraffic pic.twitter.com/V4FPoWbGOC
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) October 4, 2019
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