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I-85S reopens in northeast Charlotte after multi-vehicle wreck

CHARLOTTE — Several people were hurt Saturday night after multiple cars crashed along an interstate in northeast Charlotte, MEDIC confirmed.

It happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Interstate 85 South at West W.T. Harris Boulevard.

All lanes were blocked after the crash, which involved about a half-dozen vehicles.

Eight patients who were taken to hospitals had minor injuries, MEDIC said.

Traffic was being diverted from the interstate onto West Mallard Creek Church Road.

I-85 South reopened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday.

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