DURHAM, NC — Two people died Friday afternoon after a crash on Interstate 85 North in Durham County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The wreck happened around 1:20 p.m. near Red Mill Road, past Exit 183, and forced northbound lane closures.
Officials said a car slammed into the treeline. No other details were immediately released about the people involved or what led up to the crash.
The Crash Scene
The collision happened on a busy stretch of I-85 north of Durham, prompting an extended response along the highway. The vehicle ended up in the treeline, which is what investigators described at the scene.
Authorities did not immediately say how many people were in the car beyond confirming the two deaths. They also did not release the identities of the victims.
Lane Closures
The crash shut down northbound lanes for hours during the afternoon commute. Traffic was disrupted while crews worked the area and investigated what happened…