CHARLOTTE, NC : 2 lanes remain closed after crash, fuel spill on I-85 S in Charlotte on Friday, 25th August 2023
Charlotte, North Carolina
Clean-up has continued on Interstate 85 South near North Graham Street for seven hours after a crash involving a tractor-trailer carrying diesel fuel.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer was jackknifed on the highway and there was a fuel spill on I-85 South right near exit 40 in Charlotte.
The Charlotte Fire Department said 60 gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto the road. Medic said one person was transported from the crash with minor injuries.
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