Traffic Alert: I-485 Closed Near I-77 Due To Crash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — I-485 inner loop is closed near the I-77 interchange due to a vehicle crash.

The accident happened just before 3:45pm on I-485 near mile marker 23 and traffic is expected to be impacted through rush hour.

Officials said the crash involved a tractor trailer and that one person needed to be extricated.

MEDIC transported one person to a local hospital with serious injuries. No other details have been released at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.