All lanes of Interstate 85 North were shut down after a truck carrying hazardous material overturned early Tuesday morning.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation had to shut down I-85 around 6 a.m. at the U.S. 64 exit near Thomasville after the hazardous accident took place.
According to reports, crews were dispatched to clean up the scene of the accident. Motorists were advised to drive slow, pay attention and avoid distractions.
The DOT is conducted an assessment of the clean-up efforts and urged road users to use I-85 business as an alternate route.
All lanes of Interstate 85 have since been opened.
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