GASTON COUNTY, NC : Gaston County I-85 crash leaves one person dead on Saturday, 22nd July 2023

A crash has been reported in Gaston County leaving one person dead and causing several lane closures.

The accident occurred on I-85 south near NC-279 east of Gastonia.

The incident was reported shortly after 5 p.m. According to Drive NC, the two right lanes on the interstate after Exit 20 have been closed until shortly after 8:30 p.m.

For anyone trying to get back on the interstate they must detour onto Exit 21 and follow E Ozark avenue to re-access I-85 south.


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