AUTRYVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Officials say two people died and another was hurt in a head-on crash early Sunday in the Autryville area of Sampson County.
Autryville fire officials said that two occupants were pinned in a vehicle during the crash and that crews conducted “an extended extrication” to free the pair.
In addition to two deaths, one person was taken to a nearby trauma center for treatment, fire officials said.
“We ask that you keep the occupants families as well as the emergency responders in your prayers,” Autryville fire officials said in a statement.
Sampson County EMS, Roseboro Rescue, the Sampson County Sheriffs Office and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol assisted at the scene.
No other details were available.
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