1 dead in I-277 crash in uptown Charlotte, police say. Traffic backs up for hours.
A man died after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 277 in uptown Charlotte early Tuesday, police said.
Police found the person severely injured at West John Belk Freeway (I-277) and the northbound I-77 ramp, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said on X, the former Twitter. The person died at a hospital, police said.
Another person was hospitalized with minor injuries, Medic said.
A 26-year-old man died, Charlotte Observer news partner WSOC reported, citing a police report.
The wreck happened about 2:15 a.m., according to the station.
Traffic was a mess for hours as police closed I-277 near I-77 to investigate how the wreck happened.
Police diverted I-277 Inner Loop traffic onto South Boulevard until reopening the highway about 8 a.m.
Highway officials advised drivers to access I-77 via Brookshire Freeway during the closure.
Police released no further updates by 10 a.m.
This developing story will be updated.