Multiple agencies respond to motor vehicle accident

Press Release from Duplin County Emergency Management

Multiple Duplin County Departments have controlled a motor vehicle accident occurring at approximately 12:30PM on June 30, 2022.

First Responders and Emergency Crews worked from report of the incident involving a tractor-trailer vehicle and one passenger vehicle at the intersection of Tram Road and Bennett’s Bridge Road in the Pleasant Grove Community.

One patient was extricated by Fire & Rescue crews, then transported via air support to ECU Health- Greenville. The other patient was transported via ground unit to ECU Health- Kenansville. Units cleared the scene at approximately 3:00PM.

The cause of the incident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Officials thank the community and members of the public for their kind words, support, and for avoiding the area, which allowed for safe and efficient rescue operations.