EMS: 1 dead, 1 hurt in Gaston County crash

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — One person is dead and another is hurt after an overnight crash in Gaston County, according to Emergency Medical Services.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said they were called to the scene on N.C. Highway 279, near Tryon School Road, just after 7:40 p.m. Sunday night.

Gaston County EMS said one person, who has not been identified, died and another was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The road has since reopened and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates.

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