Crash with overturned boat causes major backups on I-77 South in Mecklenburg County: NCDOT
(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A crash involving an overturned boat is causing significant traffic delays on I-77 South in Davidson, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
The accident, which happened just after 8 a.m. Friday, May 9, is blocking both the left and center lanes. NCDOT is warning drivers to expect delays in the area as crews work to clear the scene.
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The boat involved appears to have come loose from a vehicle and flipped onto the roadway. NC State Highway Patrol, local fire departments, and Medic responded to the scene. So far, there's no word on any injuries, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Queen City News has reached out to the NC State Highway Patrol for more details.
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