Wreck involving tractor-trailer shuts down I-85 SB at U.S. 29

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Officials responded to a crash Tuesday morning that temporarily shut down Interstate 85 southbound near Kannapolis.

The wreck at exit 58, U.S. 29-601 delayed traffic for miles.

Tow trucks were at the scene to remove the wrecked vehicles, including a tractor-trailer.

Onlookers caused delays in the area on I-85 northbound.

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