CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A crash involving two tractor-trailers shut down several lanes of I-85 South in north Charlotte on Friday afternoon.

The crash was reported shortly before 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, near exit 40 for Statesville Avenue. Three of the four southbound lanes were closed while emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation estimated the interstate would fully reopen by 3:50 p.m.

At the time of this article’s writing, Medic was still working to confirm whether the crash resulted in injuries.

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