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Crash closes section of I-85 in early morning

CHARLOTTE — A crash on Interstate 85 sent drivers on a detour early Sunday morning.

The crash occurred around 4 a.m. on I-85 southbound.

Road closures started at exit 40 at North Graham Street. Drivers were told to take Exit 40, go left on North Graham Street, and then left again to I-85 South.

MEDIC said one person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation reopened around 9:40 a.m. the same day.


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