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1 dead in 2-car crash in Rockingham, police say

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — At least one person died in a multi-vehicle crash in Rockingham on Tuesday morning, according to police.

It happened on U.S. Highway 1 near South Hancock Street, just north of the Highway 74 bypass, around 8:10 a.m. That portion of the road was closed as crews worked to clean up the crash scene.

Rockingham Police told Channel 9 there could be more fatalities announced later. We are working to learn the cause of the crash.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


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