LELAND, NC — Northbound traffic on NC-133 at Mallory Creek Drive was completely blocked off Friday morning following a critical crash involving an assisted living van and a construction truck.
According to the NC State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 7:50 a.m. A construction truck carrying materials was traveling south on NC-133 when the northbound assisted living van attempted to turn left. The van failed to yield the right-of-way, resulting in a collision with the truck.
The impact caused extensive damage:
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Critical Injury: One female passenger inside the van was thrown through a window and suffered major injuries.
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Minor Injury: A second passenger in the van sustained minor injuries.
The collision sent the construction truck into a power pole. First responders and utility crews on the scene had to secure and stabilize the pole before the truck could be safely cleared.
State troopers report that charges are pending. Names of those involved have not yet been released, but updates will follow as official details become available.
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