Over 100 cars stranded on I-85 for nearly 5 hours as National Guard clears area
The North Carolina Highway Patrol has announced that I-85 has been reopened after an accident caused more than 100 vehicles to be stuck on the road. Starting as a minor collision near Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, the incident escalated into a significant traffic situation in Kannapolis on Saturday night. The State Highway Patrol reported that over 30 tractor-trailers and more than 70 vehicles were involved in the highway blockage. Collaboration with the National Guard, NC Department of Transportation, and other agencies was necessary to assist stranded drivers. Stay informed with the most recent updates on travel alerts, road conditions, and traffic cameras. Access the latest news and weather updates by downloading the WXII app.
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