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Multi-car crash causes major delays on I-77 north of uptown

The southbound lanes of I-77 have backed up to I-85 due to a multi-vehicle crash just north of Brookshire Freeway.
Credit: NCDOT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A multi-car crash is causing major delays and congestion in the southbound lanes of I-77 just north of uptown Charlotte Thursday morning. 

According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol, at least four vehicles were in a crash just before the exit for the Brookshire Freeway. One vehicle was on its side. 

Medic said one person was taken to Atrium Health-Main with serious injuries. 

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Traffic has already begun backing up to I-85 on I-77 and drivers should avoid the area if possible. You can use I-85 to Brookshire to get around the accident if you're commuting to uptown or south Charlotte. 

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