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Traffic flowing again after accident closes all lanes on I-85 southbound near exit 180 in Durham

An accident in Durham left lanes of I-85 southbound closed on Friday morning around 9:45 a.m.
Posted 2020-02-28T14:57:09+00:00 - Updated 2020-02-28T17:18:11+00:00
Sky 5 flies over the scene where I-85 is closed due to an accident.

An accident in Durham all lanes of I-85 southbound closed on Friday morning around 9:45 a.m.

The accident was blocking all southbound lanes near Exit 180 at Glenn School Road.

Accident on I-85
Accident on I-85

It was reported as a high severity accident. At least two fire trucks and multiple fire fighters were gathered around a white sedan, which seemed to have the driver's side door damaged or missing.

Traffic could be seen backed up down an exit ramp and down the highway.

As of 11:10 a.m., the accident has been cleared and traffic is flowing again.

Traffic was backed up on closed lanes of I-85 southbound
Traffic was backed up on closed lanes of I-85 southbound

It is unknown if there were any injuries or what caused the accident at this time.

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