CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Troopers are investigating a fatal accident that has all lanes of I-77 northbound shut down near Tyvola Road. The accident happened shortly after 11:20am between Tyvola Road and Woodlawn Road.
MEDIC says one person has died in the accident. A second person has been transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. No word on what caused the accident at this time. Expect major delays in the area.
Traffic is currently being diverted off the interstate at Tyvola Road.