Officials: 3 killed, 4 injured in serious Cabarrus County crash

MIDLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - Three people were killed and four others were injured in a three-vehicle crash on a busy Cabarrus County highway on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed.

The crash happened on Highway 24/27 near Bethel School Road, Midland Fire and Rescue said.

Officials said the crash involved three vehicles and at least six people. At least one of those individuals was pinned inside a vehicle before being freed.

Firefighters said two heavy rescue units were called in, one from Allen VFD and another from West Stanly.

A medical helicopter was also called to the scene.

Update Hwy 24/27 at Bethel School Rd. Midland has arrived to find a several vehicle MVA with 6 patients, at least 1 is pinned in the auto. 2 separate Heavy Rescues have been requested from Allen VFD and West Stanly. Medical Helo enroute as well. Avoid the area completely pic.twitter.com/m3qttaHmGx
— Midland Fire and Rescue (@midland_firenc) September 20, 2023

The three victims were a man and a woman, and a 12-year-old boy, according to a captain with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office. All were part of the same family, they added.

Highway 24/27 was closed for several hours while authorities investigated the crash.

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