• A tractor trailer hydroplaned on I-85 in Gastonia, North Carolina, Monday night, leading to a multi-vehicle collision. • The incident occurred near exit 17 when the truck hit the median and was subsequently struck by two other trucks. • I-85 southbound was closed overnight due to spilled diesel fuel. • The accident caused significant traffic backups Tuesday morning.

A tractor trailer driver hydroplaned on I-85 in Gastonia Monday night causing a multi-vehicle wreck that closed the interstate for the night and caused congestion early Tuesday morning, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

The truck was driving south on I-85 shortly before midnight when it hydroplaned near exit 17, hit the center median wall, and was then struck by two other trucks, police said in a social med

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