I-40 W near Rock Quarry Road reopens after 3-car crash

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- A crash backed up traffic on I-40 westbound near Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh Monday evening.

The crash happened just around 5:45 p.m. near exit 300.

The two left lanes were closed for around two hours.

Raleigh police and Highway Patrol said the crash involved three cars.

Witnesses told police a black Dodge stopped on I-40 and was struck from behind by a small truck.

Officials don't know why the car stopped on I-40 but everyone walked away with minor injuries.

The lanes opened at 7:15 p.m.

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