Deadly crash involving tractor-trailer blocks I-485 in northwest Charlotte for hours

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A portion of Interstate 485 in northwest Charlotte was shut down in both directions Wednesday after a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer.

The crash happened just after 11:15 a.m. on the outer loop of I-485 near Mount Holly Road.

Troopers said the crash involved a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene and another was flown to a hospital with serious injuries after being pulled from one of the vehicles.

No names have been released.

The deadly crash happened about two hours after a truck flipped and spilled a load of pallets in the same area.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene and could see a huge mess spilled across the road. It’s unclear if anyone was hurt in that crash.

Channel 9 is asking officials if the cleanup from the first wreck contributed to the deadly crash.

The interstate reopened around 1: 20 p.m.

Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

Medic: 1 dead, 2 others injured in violent I-485 crash in south Charlotte Medic: 1 dead, 2 others injured in violent I-485 crash in south Charlotte

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