Back-to-back crashes on I-40 at Airport Boulevard in Raleigh caused by speed, wet roads

Wet roads on Thursday morning caused two crashes in Raleigh on Interstate 40 West near Airport Boulevard.

The first crash was reported after 3:30 a.m., according to the State Highway Patrol.

A BMW lost control near Exit 284 for Airport Boulevard and sideswiped a black Chevrolet Suburban, a trooper said. Minor injuries were reported.

According to SHP, speed and weather were likely factors.

Then, at 4:30 a.m., a car crashed into the BMV from the first crash. Again, minor injuries were reported, according to troopers.

Low visibility due to rain was believed to be a factor in the second crash.

I-40 has since reopened.

Multiple firefighters and emergency responders were on scene.