National Guard Mobilized as 100-Vehicle I-85 Crash Closes Kannapolis Corridor
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A minor crash on I-85 in Kannapolis escalated into a 100-vehicle pileup, with over 30 tractor-trailers and more than 70 cars stranded amid freezing temps and snow. The North Carolina National Guard was deployed to help clear the highway, and drivers were advised to detour from exits 60 through 63 (Lane Street). Officials say it will take hours to clear.
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