Multiple car crash shuts down Interstate 87 in Wake County

KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A crash on Interstate 87 near Hodge Road resulted in a large police response shutting down the road Monday morning.

This started shortly before 9:30 a.m. on northbound I-87.

Chopper 11 flew over the scene to reveal at least three cars damaged in a crash. Officers were diverting traffic off northbound I-87 onto Hodge Road. Southbound lanes remained open but traffic was slowed in both directions.

Initial reports suggest the driver who caused the crash was speeding.