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1 person killed, another injured in I-85 crash that closed some lanes in Charlotte

One person is dead and another has minor injuries after a “multiple vehicle accident” that prompted the closure of Interstate 85 North at Graham Street on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
One person is dead and another has minor injuries after a “multiple vehicle accident” that prompted the closure of Interstate 85 North at Graham Street on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. WSOC

One person is dead and another has minor injuries after a crash that closed Interstate 85 North at Graham Street on Monday morning, officials said.

The two left lanes near Exit 40 are closed as firefighters respond to a multiple vehicle wreck, the Charlotte Fire Department said in a tweet at 11:11 a.m. The crash was cleared by 11:05 a.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

CFD did not identify the the individual who died in the wreck.

This story was originally published August 8, 2022 at 12:11 PM.

Jonathan Limehouse
The Charlotte Observer
Jonathan Limehouse is a breaking news reporter and covers all major happenings in the Charlotte area. He has covered a litany of other beats from public safety, education, public health and sports. He is a proud UNC Charlotte graduate and a Raleigh native.
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