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CMPD responds to serious wreck on North Tryon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Emergency crews are responding to a wreck at 2501 North Tryon St. The crash happened around 3:17 p.m. Thursday.

Witnesses said a dump truck and a Avalon car were turning into the Bojangles at the same time, and the truck hit the car. The car caught on fire and the police were able to rescue the driver.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom was flying over the scene. Check out more photos.
 
Reporter Trish Williford is at the scene and said the scene was cleared around 4 p.m.

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