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Two killed in serious crash on I-485 involving stolen car, troopers say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were killed Thursday night following a serious wreck on Interstate 485, officials said.

The crash happened near the Interstate 85 exit, in west Charlotte.

Troopers told Channel 9 a stolen car was involved.

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Exit ramps to I-85 were closed for hours, reopening around 1 a.m. Friday.

After the crash, paramedics said three people were taken to the hospital.

No further information has been released.

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