Serious wreck shuts down I-77 North and South in Iredell County: NCDOT
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A serious accident shut down Interstate 77 northbound and southbound Friday afternoon in Iredell County, according to NCDOT.
The multi-vehicle wreck happened just before 2:15 p.m. Friday, March 21, on I-77 North near Amity Hill Road in Statesville. NCDOT reports the road is closed at Exit 45.
NC State Highway Patrol confirms with Queen City News two tractor-trailers and several passenger vehicles were involved. Emergency crews are at the scene.
Troopers said to expect the area to be shut down for several hours.
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I-77 South near US-70 in Statesville was closed at Exit 49A due to the landing of a medical helicopter, NC State Highway Patrol confirms.
One person was seriously injured and has been transported to an area hospital.
Detour: Motorists use Exit 42 (US 21 North), left then right to US 70 East to I-77N.
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