One person killed, another seriously hurt after crash in Huntersville
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead and another is injured after a serious crash, according to the Huntersville Fire Department.
Around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, officials responded to the crash on Hwy 73 near McGuire Nuclear Station Road. According to Medic, one person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another person was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The crash has closed one lane of Hwy 73 near McGuire, which will impact traffic in and out of Lincoln County. It's unclear what led to the crash or how many vehicles were involved.
'This will remain an active scene as Police investigate. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this serious crash,' Huntersville FD said.
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