7-vehicle crash shuts down portion of I-485 in Ballantyne

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A portion of Interstate 485 in Ballantyne is shut down after a 7-vehicle crash.

The apparent chain-reaction wreck happened just before 10:30 a.m. near Johnston Road.

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The interstate is expected to completely reopen around 11:30 a.m.

Officials said the right lane is closed as crews work to clear debris from the roadway.

No additional details have been released.

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