Part of I-485 outer in south Charlotte reopens after crash involving FedEx truck

WSOCTV.com News Staff
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The I-485 Outer Loop near Westinghouse Boulevard in south Charlotte was shut down Monday morning due to a FedEx truck hanging off an overpass.

It happened just before 3:30 a.m, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The road near Exit 65 was closed, causing backups in the area. Lanes were open

According to the Charlotte Fire Department, a hazmat team was on the scene clearing fuel from an overturned vehicle over Westinghouse Boulevard. A Channel 9 crew could see a FedEx truck involved in the crash. Westinghouse is also closed in both directions under I-485.

Crews worked to clear the area all morning, towing the trailers out one by one.

Drivers are asked to use caution in the area. Traffic was diverted off I-485 Outer at South Tryon Street.

Traffic was diverted off I-485 Outer at South Tryon Street.
Traffic was diverted off I-485 Outer at South Tryon Street.
According to the Charlotte Fire Department, a hazmat team was on the scene clearing fuel from an overturned vehicle over Westinghouse Boulevard.
According to the Charlotte Fire Department, a hazmat team was on the scene clearing fuel from an overturned vehicle over Westinghouse Boulevard.
It happened just before 3:30 a.m, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
It happened just before 3:30 a.m, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Drivers were asked to use caution in the area.
Drivers were asked to use caution in the area.
NCDOT says the road is expected to open around 7:30 a.m.
NCDOT says the road is expected to open around 7:30 a.m.
A Channel 9 crew could see a FedEx truck involved in the crash.
A Channel 9 crew could see a FedEx truck involved in the crash.
The road near Exit 65 was closed, causing backups in the area.
The road near Exit 65 was closed, causing backups in the area.
Westinghouse is also closed in both directions under I-485.
Westinghouse is also closed in both directions under I-485.
The closure lasted throughout Monday morning.
The closure lasted throughout Monday morning.
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m.
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m.

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According to paramedics, no one was hurt.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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