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DOT crew member hurt in crash, I-485 Outer Loop back open

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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -

Emergency crews have cleared the scene of a wreck that caused traffic delays in west Mecklenburg County.

A North Carolina DOT vehicle was involved, and a crew member from Shelby hurt. DOT told WBTV the crew member was taken to the hospital, and Highway Patrol is investigating.

The accident happened just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on I-485 near exit 14, between Mt. Holly Road and the Brookshire Freeway.

The left two lanes of I-485 were closed until about 4:30 p.m.

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