CONCORD, N.C. — A deadly crash shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Concord for hours Friday morning.
The roadway was closed just after 5 a.m. at Concord Mills and Bruton Smith Boulevard.
MEDIC confirmed two people were killed in the crash. Officials say two other people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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The highway reopened by 10:30 a.m.
Extensive traffic backups impacted the area, as cars were diverted off the interstate onto Poplar Tent Road.
UPDATE: NCDOT says they hope to have I-85 SB reopened by 10AM after 2 people were killed in a crash at #Concord Mills/Bruton Smith Blvd. around 5 AM. #CabarrusCo pic.twitter.com/W2qzNKiDMU
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) March 6, 2026
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