CHARLOTTE — A fully engulfed car fire shut down two lanes of Interstate 85 South Wednesday morning.
The fire broke out around 6:40 a.m. near Exit 45 and WT Harris Boulevard in University City.
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Charlotte Fire was able to control the fire in just a few minutes, but the impact remains as drivers funnel through the remaining two lanes during the morning rush.
Channel 9 is asking MEDIC if anyone was hurt.
ABOVE: Traffic Team 9’s Mark Taylor walks through the incident, impacts and alternate routes.
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