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5 injured in multiple-car crash on I-77 near Cornelius

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — All northbound lanes are back open on I-77 northbound near Catawba Avenue, Exit 28, in Mecklenburg County after five people were injured in a multiple-car crash.

Crews responded to the accident in Cornelius just before 11 a.m.

Emergency responders said five people were injured, including one with life-threatening injuries and another with serious injuries. Three more suffered minor injuries.