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Deadly Wake County Crash Shuts Down I-540
21 Jun
Summary
- A fatal collision occurred on Interstate 540 in Wake County.
- Two vehicles were involved in the crash Saturday morning.
- One person lost their life, and another sustained injuries.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday morning. The incident took place in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 540, specifically at the Neuse River Bridge in Wake County.
Two vehicles were involved in the collision. One of the vehicles reportedly went over the guardrail. Sadly, one person died as a result of the crash, and another individual was injured.
Authorities closed the affected lanes for several hours to conduct their investigation and clear the scene. The lanes have since been reopened. Further details about the cause of the crash were not immediately available.