Flooding causes major crashes on Interstate 85 in North Carolina

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A busy Durham interstate has reopened after being partially closed following a pair of massive crashes early Tuesday morning.

One crash occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 85 near E. Club Boulevard in Durham.

In a statement, Durham police said the northbound and southbound lanes were experiencing “heavy standing water” from the recent storm. As a result, this caused several vehicle collisions.

NCDOT cameras showed multiple emergency vehicles responding to the crash site, blocking significant portions of the interstate…

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