CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Interstate 40 East has reopened after a multi-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer closed it down in Catawba County, NCDOT announced Monday.

Troopers said a detour was set up near the Conover Rock Barn Road exit and mile marker 133.

The Conover Fire Department responded to the scene of the crash, which NCDOT said occurred around 11:38 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6. No word on the extent of injuries at this time.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating this crash.

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