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I-485 outer loop reopens in Matthews following crash, officials say

The lanes are expected to reopen by 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All lanes of Interstate 485 outer loop in Matthews have reopened following a crash Sunday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

NCDOT maps showed the I-485 outer loop, about four miles from the Providence Road exit, closed just before 5:30 a.m.

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Medic confirmed three people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries following the crash.

All lanes of I-485 in Matthews were open as of 10 a.m. Sunday.

WCNC Charlotte has reached out to officials for more information.

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