Fatal crash involving overturned tractor-trailer closes 2 lanes on I-85 South in Rowan County

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two lanes of Interstate 85 South between Winston-Salem and Charlotte are closed following a fatal crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer near Exit 79 at Andrews Street, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Troopers confirmed that a tractor-trailer overturned in the crash and that at least one person died. Additional details about the victim or victims had not been released as of early Thursday morning.

Authorities said the road is expected to reopen by 7 a.m…

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