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Slowdown likely on Rea Road due to wreck

A wreck was reported in south Charlotte in the 8400 block of Rea Road at 7:33 a.m., according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

Also:

▪ The right lane of Interstate 77 south was blocked near the South Carolina state line after a vehicle caught fire at 6:44 a.m.

▪ Expect delays in the 5400 block of North Tryon Street, where CMPD reported a wreck at 7:20 a.m.

▪ Part of the road was reported blocked at Old Statesville Road and the I-485 ramp due to a wreck at 7:12 a.m.

▪ The right lane of I-77 north has reopened near I-485 in Huntersville after a wreck at 5:52 a.m., according to N.C. Department of Transportation.

Karen Sullivan: 704-358-5532, @Sullivan_kms

This story was originally published April 18, 2016 at 6:15 AM with the headline "Slowdown likely on Rea Road due to wreck."

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