Tractor Trailer and Car Crash on I-85 Ramp, Charlotte NC

Traffic

Reported: 10/29/2025 04:55 AM

I-85, Charlotte, NC

A traffic accident occurred involving a tractor trailer and a black Nissan Sentra on the ramp from I-85 northbound to I-485 near exit 30 in Charlotte, NC. Possible injuries were reported with no severe hazards noted.

Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire

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Transcript:

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Robo, 40, Westman Fire and Rescue, Charlotte Fire, traffic accident,

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45,

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correction, 85 northbound ramp to 485.

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I mean, on the ramp from 85 northbound to 485 before the split to enter and outer.

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Operating out six, all six for traffic, come out, 0757.

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Battalion 8 Blazes, 62, 2, and 42, engine 17, and ladder 13, fire alarm, near Josh Birmingham Parkway on Jay, Juliet.

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Battalion 8, blazes 62, 2 and 42,

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engine 17 and ladder 13, fire alarm, near Josh Birmingham Parkway on J. Juliet.

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West Nets, Swatoos, room.

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Squatoo, copy, route.

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Looks like a good point to be zero.

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Do you have a better location of this fire alarm?

01:11

A firm should be a third floor near Customs FIS.

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Third floor customs FIS.

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Ten four.

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West Neck Squad 2.

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Netagroutine MVA[1].

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Exit 30 North I-85 to I-4-85 and I-77 and Sam Wilson to North I-85 on F.

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Fox Trot.

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The ramp on 85 outer at exit 30.

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You'd be looking for a tractor trailer and a black centra.

Police codes explained

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MVA: Collision or accident involving one or more motor vehicles.

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I-85, Charlotte, NC

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