2 hurt after van, tractor-trailer hit head-on in Anson Co., closure expected to last hours

The crash happened on Highway 74 near Passiac Street on Tuesday morning.
NCDOT said the road is closed in both directions and that a detour has been set up while crews clean up debris.
Published: Nov. 21, 2023 at 5:19 AM EST
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PEACHLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - A busy highway in Anson County is expected to be closed for hours on Tuesday after a van and tractor-trailer hit head-on.

The crash happened on Highway 74 near Passaic Street around 1 a.m., the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) said.

NCDOT said the road is closed in both directions, and that a detour has been set up while crews clean up debris. Drivers are also asked to follow the directions of on-scene personnel.

The highway is expected to fully reopen around 1 p.m. NCDOT officials are not expecting a major traffic impact.

Two people were taken to a Charlotte hospital with serious injuries, Anson County Emergency Services said.

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