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2 killed and 12 injured in Raleigh church van crash

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. — At least two are dead and 12 hurt after a crash involving a church van in Wake County Sunday afternoon.

In helicopter video from Channel 9’s affiliate in Raleigh, the First Missionary Baptist Church van can be seen on its side while another vehicle is underwater in a swamp next to the road.

A witness said both vehicles swerved to miss a deer when the crash happened. Irene Harrington said she and her husband tried to help calm the victims until first responders arrived.

"When you see something like this, your first reaction is to help, help do something,” she said.

An official with the church said members were on the way back from Central Children's Home of North Carolina after dropping off clothes and food.