GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A deadly crash in Gaston County Sunday afternoon has shut down Interstate 85 South near Kings Mountain, Gaston County emergency officials said.
The wreck happened shortly after 4 p.m. at Mile Marker 10, which is near U.S. Highway 29.
Viewers said they could see black smoke from miles away.
One person was killed and another had non-life-threatening injuries.
Detour provided by DOT:
- Motorists use Exit 13 (Edgewood Rd), left on Edgewood Rd to US 29/US 74 West to I-85 South.
- Alt Route: Exit 27 (NC 273 South), right to US 29/US 74 West to I-85 South.
The Department of Transportation expects the road to be back open by 8:10 p.m.
No further information was released.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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