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A wrong way driver on NC Highway 87 (MLK Freeway) resulted in a head-on crash that has claimed the life of one person.
NC Highway 87 northbound is currently closed at Owen Drive with detours in place. Please follow the directions of the on scene personnel to get to your destination.
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Wednesday afternoon traffic on Interstate 95 came to a slowdown just south of the bridge at exit 65. A piece of construction equipment caught fire during transport. Godwin-Falcon Fire Rescue and Wade Community Fire Departments responded to the scene. Fire suppression operations were conducted and was able to keep the damage/ fire to the hydraulic oil compartment.
No injuries were reported.
2 additional accidents were reported in the residual traffic backups.
This Monday morning at just before 7 am, a westbound passenger vehicle crashed off I-295 between River Road and Ramsey Street. The vehicle fell over 30 feet onto a road below and caught fire. One person was killed, and another was injured. Identities are being withheld until notification of family can be made.
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Yesterday, Newton Grove EMS along with Sampson County EMS and multiple Fire Departments from our county as well as Johnston County, responded to a structure fire in our district. The home was a total loss and has left a family of 7 with nothing. To assist the family in the wake of this horrible tragedy, we would like to collect donations of clothing, personal hygiene items, pillows, blankets, sheets, toys, food or anything else that you would be willing to donate to help them out. Listed below are the ages and genders of the children along with clothing sizes for all of them as well as the parents. Our department will be accepting these donations at our building at 301 W Weeksdale St, Newton Grove, or we can arrange for you to meet with a member in or around town. If you are willing to help in any way or would like more information, please contact us through our page, by email at [email protected] or by phone with our Assistant Captain, Andrea Ryals at (919) 229-6068. Thank you in advance for your assistance and please share this post to help spread the word and help this family.
Father-
~Pants- 34/32
~Shirts-X-Large
Mother-
~Pants-5
~Shirts-Small or Medium
~Shoes-5
Girl (Age 9)
~Pants-6/7
~Shirts-6/7
~Shoes-2
Girl (Age 11)
~Pants-7/8
~Shirts-7/8
~Shoes-3
Girl (Age 14)
~Pants-11 (juniors)
~Shirts-Large (women's)
~Shoes-8 1/2
Girl (Age 15)
~Pants-12/14 (women's)
~Shirts-Large and X-Large (women's)
~Shoes-10
Boy (Age 15)
~Pants-34/32
~Shirts-Large (men's)
~Shoes-11
Just before 11:30 pm: Wade Fire Department and Godwin-Falcon Fire Departments responded to the area of the 63-mile marker of Interstate 95 northbound in reference to a vehicle crash and vehicle fire. Upon arrival the firefighters located am 18-wheeler that had crashed into the Jersey Barriers in the work zone and the cab of the truck was fully involved. Additional fire units were requested to the scene. The driver was not harmed.
Fayetteville, NC (Cumberland County) 01/04/22 Fayetteville Police ae investigating a homicide at Southern City Swag Boutique on Yadkin Road. No additional details are available as the NOK has not been notified. Call came in at 3:07 pm.
Happy New Year Fayetteville, NC: Just after the clock struck midnight bringing in the new year. The Fayetteville 911 center received a shot's fired call at the 3400 block of Bragg Blvd. Upon arrival of the officers, they located 43 spent shell casings in the parking lot. (2) bullet holes were in the window glass of the Subway Restaurant and the front door was shattered. Officers quickly blocked off the parking lot and placed a BOLO out for a white Ford Crown Victoria which was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Officers located a white Ford Crown Victoria which had multiple bullet holes in it on Glencoe Street off of S. Reilly Road.
As of this post there has not been anyone reported to have actually been shot. Fayetteville Police also were in the parking lot of the Circle K located at S. Reilly Road and Cliffdale Road with blue lights activated.
Gray's Creek, NC (Cumberland County) just before 4 pm Friday afternoon Gray's Creek Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Doc Bennett Road and Headwind Drive for a vehicle crash. Upon arrival the firefighters located a 2-vehicle crash with one being a Cumberland County Sheriff's Patrol unit. The other vehicle was a Jeep Liberty which was positioned sideways in the roadway. The deputy's unit was off the roadway with front end damage. The deputy and the other driver were transported to Cape Fear Valley Hospital with minor injuries. NCSHP is investigating the events leading up to the crash.
Dunn, NC (Harnett County) Thursday afternoon Dunn Emergency Services responded to the 1800 block of Jonesboro Road for a vehicle rollover crash. Upon arrival the responders they located a single vehicle crash on the opposite side of the yard from the rollover on Christmas night. The occupant was ambulatory on scene and was evaluated by EMS. NCSHP is the investigating agency.
Godwin, NC (Cumberland County): Thursday night the Godwin-Falcon Fire Rescue Department responded to the intersection of NC 82 (Main St.) and US 301 (Dunn Rd) for a 3 vehicle crash. One person was transported to Cape Fear Valley Hospital with injuries but was conscious and alert. The intersection was block with 2/3 of the vehicles. NCSHP is investigating the cause of the crash.
Gray's Creek, NC (Cumberland County) Just before 10 pm Gray's Creek Fire 24, Gray's Creek Fire 18, and Cotton Fire Rescue responded to the 2400 block of Sand Hill Road for a high velocity motor vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle. Upon arrival the emergency responders located an 18-wheeler with a log trailer across the roadway along with a Nissan passenger car which had travelled under the trailer. EMS arrived as evaluated the occupants and they were released. They roadway was completely blocked for almost 45 minutes. NCSHP is investigating the events resulting in the crash.
Fayetteville, NC: Friends and followers please avoid the Rosehill Rd/ Tamarack Dr area as Rosehill Road is closed due to a pedestrian being struck by a passing vehicle. The driver did stop and is cooperating with police. Expect Rosehill Road to be closed for an extended period of time.
Linden, NC: Friends and followers please avoid Horseshoe Bend Road as a 2-vehicle crash has closed the road. Westarea, Summerville Bunnlevel, Erwin Fire Departments responded to the scene.
12/22/21 Gray's Creek, NC (Cumberland County) Wednesday morning, before 6 am, the Gray's Creek Fire Station #18 responded to the 5500 block of Chicken Foot Road for a vehicle crash. Upon arrival of the first fire units the crash was located on the Bladen County side of the Cumberland/ Bladen County line. One commercial rental vehicle from Penske was located with heavy front-end damage and was off the roadway with the rear axle in the ditch. A second vehicle a passenger car was located in the middle of the road turned sideways with major damage. The driver of the car had been ejected and succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The Penske truck had 3 occupants which was transported to Cape Fear Valley Hospital. NCSHP Troopers from both Cumberland and Bladen Counties responded to the scene. Traffic was detoured around the scene during the investigation and removal of the vehicles.
12/21/21 Fayetteville, NC: Tuesday evening the Pearce's Mill Fire Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Wilkes Road in reference to a reported motor vehicle crash. Once on scene the firefighters located a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck off the roadway resting on the roof of the vehicle. 2 occupants were inside the truck when it crashed. 1 adult male driver was ejected and succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash. The second occupant was a juvenile and was treated and released from the hospital. NCSHP is the investigating agency, and it appears weather was a factor in the crash.
Godwin, NC (Cumberland County), Sunday morning just after midnight Godwin-Falcon Fire Rescue, Wade Community Fire, Eastover Fire, Vander Fire, and Dunn Emergency Services responded to the 68-mile marker northbound for a vehicle crash. Upon arrival the firefighters located a Chevrolet Dump Truck and an 18-wheeler had collided in the work zone. The impact from the collision caused the dump truck to rollover and come to rest on the Jersey barrier. The semi continued further down the road before coming to rest in the right lane. The dump truck driver was laying in the roadway possibly ejected during the rollover. The semi driver was pinned inside the vehicle. I-95 Northbound was closed to all vehicle traffic for over 2 hours. NCSHP is the investigating agency and stated that the dump truck became disabled in the roadway, and with it being in the work zone, there was nowhere to pull off the road which contributed to the crash.
Bethany, NC (Cumberland County) Sunday afternoon at approximately 1 pm, The Bethany Fire Department, Eastover Fire Department, Vander Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Maxwell Road near Magnolia Church Road. Upon arrival the firefighters located a 2-vehicle crash. A Honda Civic and a Chrysler Town and Country van collided, and 2 occupants of the Honda were pronounced deceased at the scene. 1 additional Honda occupant and the van driver were transported to Cape Fear Valley Hospital. NCSHP is the investigating agency. Maxwell Road was closed for a few hours while the investigation and cleanup was performed. Weather was a contributing factor as the Honda hydroplaned before the impact with the van.
(Lillington, NC) 12/15/21 Wednesday evening, Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 3500 block of US 421 North of Lillington for a 2-vehicle crash. Upon arrival the firefighters located a Dodge Ram Pickup and a Chevrolet Minivan off the roadway. Both vehicles had serious damage. The minivan had 1 adult and 4 children inside. Sadly, the female driver was pronounced deceased in the vehicle. The children and the other driver were transported to area hospitals. The children aged from 14 years old to 6 months of age. NCSHP advised that the female driver was conducting what they advised as an "Illegal U-Turn"- commonly called a 3-point turn on the highway when she pulled into the path of the Dodge pickup truck. The pickup struck the van broadside and both vehicles travelled off the roadway. 2 children were transported to Cape Fear Valley Hospital and the other 2 were transported to WakeMed in Raleigh. The pickup driver was transported to Central Harnett Hospital. US 421 was closed from Neil Thomas Road to Norman Christian Lane for over 3 hours as the investigation and cleanup was performed.
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Wednesday afternoon traffic on Interstate 95 came to a slowdown just south of the bridge at exit 65. A piece of construction equipment caught fire during transport. Godwin-Falcon Fire Rescue and Wade Community Fire Departments responded to the scene. Fire suppression operations were conducted and was able to keep the damage/ fire to the hydraulic oil compartment. No injuries were reported. 2 additional accidents were reported in the residual traffic backups.
Just before 11:30 pm: Wade Fire Department and Godwin-Falcon Fire Departments responded to the area of the 63-mile marker of Interstate 95 northbound in reference to a vehicle crash and vehicle fire. Upon arrival the firefighters located am 18-wheeler that had crashed into the Jersey Barriers in the work zone and the cab of the truck was fully involved. Additional fire units were requested to the scene. The driver was not harmed.
Godwin, NC (Cumberland County), Sunday morning just after midnight Godwin-Falcon Fire Rescue, Wade Community Fire, Eastover Fire, Vander Fire, and Dunn Emergency Services responded to the 68-mile marker northbound for a vehicle crash. Upon arrival the firefighters located a Chevrolet Dump Truck and an 18-wheeler had collided in the work zone. The impact from the collision caused the dump truck to rollover and come to rest on the Jersey barrier. The semi continued further down the road before coming to rest in the right lane. The dump truck driver was laying in the roadway possibly ejected during the rollover. The semi driver was pinned inside the vehicle. I-95 Northbound was closed to all vehicle traffic for over 2 hours. NCSHP is the investigating agency and stated that the dump truck became disabled in the roadway, and with it being in the work zone, there was nowhere to pull off the road which contributed to the crash.
Johnston County, NC (Four Oaks), A 2 vehicle crash sent 3 occupants to the hospital with serious injuries at the intersection of Packing Plant Road and Black Creek Road. Upon arrival the responders located the crash with one vehicle overturned on the shoulder of the road. Four Oaks Fire Department and Johnston County EMS provided life-saving measures. One driver and an occupant was transported by ground and the other driver by Duke Life Flight. NCSHP is investigating the cause of the crash.
