GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A deadly accident shut down part of I-85 just south of Bessemer City on Thursday evening.
It happened just before 5 p.m., shutting down the southbound lanes near exit 10B.
NBC Charlotte learned one person died and another was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The road reopened around a few hours later.
North Carolina Highway Patrol was investigating the cause of the crash.
Stay with NBC Charlotte for the latest on this developing story.