2 injured after serious crash involving tractor-trailer in Union County

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — The Highway Patrol was investigating a crash early Friday in Union County that involved at least three vehicles, including a tractor-trailer.

The wreck happened just before 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 601 and Highway 218, troopers said.

Officials said two people were taken to Atrium Health in Charlotte with injuries.

Channel 9 crews could see a tractor-trailer off on the side of the road, and two heavily damaged pickup trucks.

We first updated WSOCTV news app users with a notification just after 7:30 a.m. Friday that the intersection was closed and to avoid the area. Download the WSOCTV news app for your smartphone and get updates on breaking stories as they come in.

Investigators said the white pickup truck was in the left turn lane and decided to go straight. The truck was then hit by a tractor-trailer which set off a chain reaction of crashes.

Officials said the intersection is closed while they investigate.

No other details have been released.

>>> Channel 9 crews are on the scene pushing police for answers as to how this crash occurred. Check back for updates on this developing story.

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