MIDLAND, N.C. — A tragic multi-vehicle crash on North Carolina 24/27 in Midland Wednesday morning resulted in the loss of three lives and left four others injured, as confirmed by Cabarrus County deputies.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Bethel School Road and North Carolina 24/27, where the two roads run concurrently. Multiple 911 calls came in just before 8 a.m. describing the serious accident.
According to the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, a van with five people inside, traveling away from Mecklenburg County, swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with two other cars. This resulted in the deaths of Nicolae Ghorghe, 49, a woman believed to be his wife, and their 12-year-old son. The driver was flown by helicopter to the hospital, while another passenger from the van was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Midland Fire and Rescue reported that at least one person was pinned inside a vehicle, prompting the dispatch of multiple heavy rescue crews to the scene. At least one person was airlifted to the hospital.
The crash prompted the closure of all lanes of North Carolina 24/27 until shortly after 3 p.m. This tragic incident once again highlights the concerning safety issues on this heavily traveled road, which has experienced a significant number of traffic crashes in the past. Officials have not yet released the names of everyone involved in the crash, and the investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Local resident Kenny Gillenwater expressed his concerns about the frequency of accidents in the area, citing reckless speeding as a major contributing factor. Despite efforts to raise these concerns with local authorities, residents have yet to see meaningful changes to address the ongoing safety issues on this stretch of highway.
In conclusion, the multi-vehicle crash on North Carolina 24/27 in Midland has claimed three lives and left four individuals injured. This tragedy has reignited concerns about the safety of this heavily traveled road, prompting local residents to call for increased measures to address the ongoing safety issues. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the names of those involved have not yet been released.