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I-85 South reopens in north Charlotte closed due to tractor-trailer crash, officials say

All southbound lanes on I-85 have reopened as of 10:30 a.m., according to NCDOT.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All lanes of Interstate 85 southbound have reopened in north Charlotte following a crash involving a tractor-trailer Sunday morning, officials said.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation said the crash happened on I-85 South near Exit 40, which is North Graham Street, just after 7:30 a.m. 

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

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All southbound lanes on I-85 have reopened as of 10:30 a.m., according to NCDOT.

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