HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Two people were hurt, including one with serious injuries, after a crash on Interstate 77 in Huntersville Saturday afternoon, officials said.
The Huntersville Fire Department said they responded to the wreck near Exit 23 in the northbound lanes around 1 p.m.
*CRASH FINAL UPDATE* Pics from our earlier crash. Please keep those involved in your thoughts & prayers. One patient transported to NOVANT Huntersville with non life threatening injuries & patient was flown to ATRIUM (Uptown) by @MedCenterAir with life threatening injuries. #I77 pic.twitter.com/TK2AJJlXB3
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) December 19, 2020
According to the fire department, one person was flown to a hospital in Charlotte with serious injuries. Another victim was taken to a hospital in Huntersville but is expected to be OK.
Authorities have not said what led to the crash.
Huntersville Fire said the interstate was temporarily shut down so a helicopter could land to fly one of the victims to the hospital. Officials said drivers should expect heavy traffic delays.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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