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Serious crash shuts down I-77 at Lake Norman

All southbound lanes of I-77 are blocked in northern Mecklenburg County after a crash involving an RV.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. – All southbound lanes of I-77 are blocked in northern Mecklenburg County after a crash involving an RV.

NCDOT reported the crash a little before 11:30 a.m. near Griffith Street (Exit 30). Medic said one person was taken to the hospital with injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening.

Authorities said a truck was pulling a camper trailer when one of the camper's tires blew out and the driver lost control. The camper crashed into a tractor-trailer and flipped over, blocking both southbound lanes of I-77.

Officials expect the road to reopen around 2 p.m.

This is a developing story. Please stick with WCNC.com as more information becomes available.

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