In a concerning turn of events Sunday evening, a major traffic accident occurred at the intersection of US 701 South and Strickland’s Crossroads Road. The collision, involving a white car and a red pickup, resulted in injuries to multiple occupants. Emergency services confirmed that at least three individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The incident led to the temporary closure of US 701 in both directions, causing significant traffic delays for over an hour. Authorities from the State Highway Patrol are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this serious accident. Strickland’s Crossroads Fire and Johnston County EMS were promptly at the scene to assist the victims and manage the situation.
