Someone died in a car accident on U.S. 64 in Burke County on Monday morning, state troopers told Channel 9.
The accident happened near Baker Farm Road just before 7 a.m.
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North Carolina State Highway Patrol shut down that portion of the busy highway while they investigate.
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It’s expected to reopen by 10 a.m., according to the NCDOT.
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