Several injured, roads shut down and traffic backed up after 485 crash
Multiple people were injured in a vehicle crash on Interstate 485 in northwest Charlotte Thursday night that caused a traffic backup after lanes were shut down.
Three people had non-life threatening injuries; a fourth person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, MEDIC said.
The crash occurred near the Outer Loop of I-485 near Brookshire Boulevard at 7:50 p.m., according to DriveNC, which tracks traffic incidents. The crash shut down exits 14 and 16. Traffic was estimated to be affected until midnight, DriveNC said.
Drivers at the scene are being told to follow law enforcement directions.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Jeff A. Chamer
The Charlotte Observer