5 people injured in dangerous east Charlotte crash, authorities say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - An overnight crash left 5 people injured and forced road closures in east Charlotte, authorities said.

The crash happened just before midnight on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the intersection of W.T. Harris Boulevard and Albemarle Lane.

Paramedics said one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, alongside two with serious injures and two with minor injuries. It was not immediately clear what led up to the collision.

Police closed outbound lanes and diverted traffic around the intersection early Sunday morning.

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