KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) -- A vehicle crash Monday evening has closed one direction of Interstate 87 near Knightdale, according to North Carolina Department of Transportation.
The wreck was reported around 7:35 p.m. along the southbound lanes of I-87 near South Smithfield Road, which is at mile marker 10.
Initial reports indicate one vehicle has overturned and at least one another car is involved in the crash.
The crash appears to be just east of the S. Smithfield Road overpass.
NCDOT maps indicate traffic is backed up about a quarter of a mile. It's unclear if a detour will be set up or when some lanes will reopen.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is responding to the crash and will investigate the incident, officials said.