All lanes of I-85 reopen in Granville County

OXFORD, N.C. (WTVD) -- Traffic was at a standstill near Oxford after an accident and fire involving a tractor trailer on Interstate 85 Monday afternoon and evening.

It happened at mile marker 196 around 3:30 p.m.

Witnesses said the tractor-trailer clipped another truck that was parked on shoulder. A tire came off and sparked gasoline in the truck to catch on fire.

Troopers said two people suffered minor injuries.

The highway fully reopened around 9:30 p.m.

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