Deadly crash closes major stretch of I-277 near Uptown

A deadly crash closed a major stretch of I-277 near Uptown Charlotte early Friday, resulting in one fatality and one person with serious injuries. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near Independence Boulevard and Charlottetowne Avenue, with the inbound lane remaining shut down as of 6:30 a.m. The cause and number of vehicles involved remain unclear.