Crash creates traffic nightmare on I-77 in Statesville
A crash near the downtown Statesville exit created a traffic nightmare on Interstate 77 southbound on Wednesday afternoon.
I-77 , Mile Marker 51, South, Statesville, Iredell, Vehicle Crash, Road Closed, at 7/5 1:46 PM
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The wreck near mile marker 51 temporarily closed the southbound lanes, causing a backup of at least 3 miles throughout the afternoon, the (Statesville) Record & Landmark reported. Northbound lanes remained open.
Details of the wreck were unavailable Wednesday night.
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This story was originally published July 5, 2017 at 8:01 PM with the headline "Crash creates traffic nightmare on I-77 in Statesville."