"Multiple Injuries and Lane Closures Amid Series of I-85 Crashes in Charlotte"
On New Year's Eve, a significant car crash occurred on I-85 in north Charlotte, resulting in the hospitalization of three people with serious injuries and the closure of four out of five southbound lanes. The incident, which took place near Graham Street around 6:15 p.m., caused extensive traffic congestion. The lanes were reopened by 8 p.m. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and updates will follow as the story develops.