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1 dead and one injured in accident on busy road in Huntersville, reports MEDIC – WSOC TV

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — One person died and another was injured in an accident on a busy road in Huntersville Tuesday, MEDIC said.

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First responders were called to Sam Furr Road near Old Statesville Road around 4:30 p.m.

At the scene of the accident, Chopper 9 Skyzoom could see a pickup truck and a sedan, both with severe front-end damage. They had apparently collided head-on.

MEDIC said one person died in the accident and another person was taken to a Charlotte hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Sam Furr Road was closed in both directions while emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

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