6 Dead, 1 Hurt in Crash Shutting Down Part of I-485
Six people were killed and one person injured in a devastating crash on the Interstate 485 Outer Loop late Monday morning. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. beneath the Dixie River Bridge, near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Authorities said two vehicles were involved and appeared to be severely mangled from the impact. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find both cars shredded, indicating the force of the collision was extreme. The crash caused significant traffic delays in the surrounding area, according to WSOCTV. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by local law enforcement.
