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1 person seriously hurt in crash on I-485 Inner in Matthews

MATTHEWS, N.C. — One person was rushed to the hospital after a crash that shut down part of I-485 in Matthews on Saturday morning.

The NC Department of Transportation reported the crash on I-485 Inner near the exit to Independence Boulevard around 6:15 a.m. on Saturday.

It’s right by Central Piedmont Community College.

MEDIC said they took one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

While officials cleared the road, all the inner loop lanes were closed. The road reopened by 9 a.m., according to the NCDOT.

Channel 9 asked NCSHP what led to the crash and if anyone will be charged.

This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.


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