Fatal wreck temporarily closes northbound lanes of I-85 near Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A fatal wreck temporarily closed the northbound lanes of I-85 near Hillsborough on Friday afternoon.

Lanes reopened earlier than expected just before 3:50 p.m.

Drivers were asked to take Exit 163 (I-4 East) to Exit 261 (Old NC-86) and take a left onto Old NC-86. Drivers are then asked to continue on Old NC-86 to get back on to I-85 North.

The Orange Rural Fire Department confirmed that the wreck was fatal, however, there are no details on how many people were involved at this time.

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