PHOTOS: Semi-truck crash closes I-485 outer loop near Rocky River Road, injures 1

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - All lanes of Interstate 485 were closed Saturday after a car and a semi-truck collided, authorities said.

The crash happened before 4:30 p.m. past Exit 36 near Rocky River Road, according to the state’s traffic map. Photos below.

Medics said one person was injured and taken to a hospital.

It was not immediately clear what led to the crash, but both vehicles showed signs of fire damage.

The semi-truck appeared to have a large burn hole in the center of its trailer and was hanging over a guardrail, while the car was lodged underneath it.

Police said all lanes of the I-485 outer loop near Rocky River Road were closed, causing traffic backups for miles and affecting secondary roads.

The roads were expected to reopen around 6 p.m. Saturday.

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