A section of Interstate 85 North was closed Friday morning in Granville County after a crash and tractor-trailer fire.
The entire northbound direction was closed near Butner at Exit 189 for Gate 2 Road. It appeared a second car was also involved.
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Limited details were available about the crash. WRAL News was working to learn the conditions of the drivers.
A viewer sent WRAL News a photo of the crash, which showed a charred tractor-trailer and heavy smoke. Officials said the road may reopen by noon.
As a detour, motorists are advised to take Exit 186 for U.S. Highway 15 and turn right. Make a left onto Gate 2 Road to reaccess I-85 North.