***UPDATE*** All lanes of I-40 in Orange County have reopened.

A crash on I-40 in Orange County is causing major delays on Thursday evening.

The crash involved 12 cars and a tractor-trailer near NC-86. All westbound lanes are closed and two left lanes are closed eastbound.

Drivers have been told to take Exit 279 (NC-147 North) and continue north to I-18 to re-access I-40. The road is expected to reopen by 11 p.m.

This is a developing story.

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