The North Carolina Highway Patrol is reporting that I-85 has reopened following a crash that left more than 100 vehicles stranded on the highway. Troopers said what started as a small crash near exit 60 for Dale Earnhardt Boulevard grew into a major traffic incident Saturday night in Kannapolis. >>>Check travel alerts, road conditions, and traffic cams here. Troopers said more than 30 tractor-trailers and 70-plus vehicles were trapped on the highway, according to WCNC. The State Highway Patrol said the crash originally involved a tractor-trailer and a jeep. The National Guard was called in to assist in clearing the roads. The State Highway Patrol said also worked with crews from the NC Department of Transportation, IMAP to help remove stranded drivers. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. —
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is reporting that I-85 has reopened following a crash that left more than 100 vehicles stranded on the highway.
Troopers said what started as a small crash near exit 60 for Dale Earnhardt Boulevard grew into a major traffic incident Saturday night in Kannapolis.
>>>Check travel alerts, road conditions, and traffic cams here.
Troopers said more than 30 tractor-trailers and 70-plus vehicles were trapped on the highway, according to WCNC.
The State Highway Patrol said the crash originally involved a tractor-trailer and a jeep.
The National Guard was called in to assist in clearing the roads. The State Highway Patrol said also worked with crews from the NC Department of Transportation, IMAP to help remove stranded drivers.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.