CHARLOTTE — A serious wreck shut down Interstate 485 in both directions Wednesday afternoon at the Idlewild Road exit in southeast Charlotte, fire officials said.
There was a report of an overturned vehicle at the location.
Emergency crews from Mint Hill, Matthews and Charlotte were at the scene.
Two people were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another patient had minor injuries.
By 4:30 p.m., only one lane was closed in the outer loop. Crews expected the road to reopen at about 4:45 p.m.
*Traffic Alert*
— Idlewild VFD (@idlewildvfd) September 15, 2021
AVOID the area of Idlewild Rd & 485. Major delays on 485 due to an Overturned Vehicle. @MatthewsFireEMS & Mint Hill responding with Idlewild and @MecklenburgEMS Use caution & #yield to responders. pic.twitter.com/9KX6ludl7b
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