Five injured in overnight crash on I-40 near Garner
Both directions of Interstate-40 were temporarily closed overnight while crews cleared a crash that sent five people to the hospital.
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The crash occurred before 1 a.m. near the U.S. Highway 70 Bypass and Exit 309.
A car traveling in the westbound lanes crossed the median and struck an SUV in the eastbound lanes, according to officials at the scene. A total of three vehicles were involved, but the specifics of the crash are under investigation.
Authorities said five people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. I-40 reopened by 3 a.m.
Charges are pending, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.
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