Brookshire Boulevard to reopen Thursday evening after tanker overturns
The wreck took place near Interstate 485 early Thursday afternoon.
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Published: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:58 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A section of Brookshire Boulevard near Interstate 485 will reopen Thursday evening after a tanker truck overturned, officials said.
According to the Charlotte Fire Department, traffic is expected to return to normal by 6 p.m.
Outbound lanes of Brookshire near 485 were shut down during the early afternoon as crews worked to remove the tanker.
The fire department said the driver of the tanker was treated by Medic and released.
Approximately 8,000 pounds of fuel had to be pumped out of the tanker.
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