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I-485 head-on crash leaves 1 dead, 2 critically hurt

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is dead and two are in critical condition after a head-on crash on Interstate 485 early Sunday.
 
The crash happened just before 1 a.m. near Harrisburg Road in east Charlotte.
 
The driver of one vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and hit a car head-on, officials said.
 
One victim was airlifted to the hospital and another was taken by ambulance, according to Medic.
 
One person died on the way to the hospital.
 
Channel 9 will share updates as soon as they're available.

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