Four Hospitalized in Fiery One-Vehicle Crash Near Smith Middle School in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC—Four individuals were hospitalized following a fiery one-vehicle crash near Smith Middle School on Friday at approximately 2:41 p.m.
Authorities said the incident involved a single vehicle, which veered off the roadway and caught fire. Emergency responders from the Chapel Hill Fire Department and the Orange County Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the scene. All four occupants of the vehicle were transported to UNC Hospitals for treatment, with injuries described as serious but non-life-threatening.
Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle engulfed in flames shortly after the crash, prompting immediate calls to 911. Local traffic on the area roads was disrupted, with lane closures in place as emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire and investigate the accident.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the cause and any contributing factors. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.