CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Multiple lanes of the Interstate 485 outer loop were closed in west Charlotte after a crash involving a gasoline tanker, officials said.
The Charlotte Fire Department responded to a crash on the outer loop of I-485 at I-85 around 1:30 p.m. Firefighters were forced to close multiple lanes while crews work to clear the scene. The crash site was located between Moores Chapel Road and I-85.
Exit 10B from I-485 to I-85 southbound was closed for several hours, clearing up shortly after 5 p.m.
Charlotte fire officials haven't provided any details about the incident at this time.
This is the second major incident of the day on Charlotte interstates. An overturned truck caused long backups and delays on I-85 south Friday morning. A later incident near WT Harris Boulevard caused delays for southbound I-85 around lunchtime Friday.