Snow Wreaks Havoc in the Carolinas

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A portion of the Interstate was shut down in Spartanburg County Saturday morning, 1/31/26, after a tractor trailer crash. Photo credit SCDOT

Over the weekend, what started as a two vehicle crash on I-85 In Kannapolis NC turned into a multiple car pile-up. The Saturday crash left hundreds of drivers stranded for hours on I-85 northbound in Cabarrus County.

Gastonia Police also reported a train collided with a semi-truck at Poplar Street shutting down travel in the area.

Gastonia Police also reported a train collided with a semi-truck at Poplar Street 1/31/26 Photo credit Gastonia PD Facebook Page

A portion of the Interstate was shut down in Spartanburg County Saturday morning after a crash that involved a tractor trailer.  85 southbound lanes were closed near mm 81 when a semi-truck got stuck across multiple lanes.

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And the City of Greenville Police took to social media over the weekend after 8 wrecks were reported in 25 minutes Saturday, urging people to stay off the roads.

The Greenville Police Department took to social media Saturday, 1/31/26, after 8 wrecks were reported in 25 minutes. Photo credit GPD Facebook Page

As of right now, no injuries have been reported from any of the weekend crashes.

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