A driver was airlifted to a trauma center following a crash involving a power pole in Bertie County on Friday afternoon.
Emergency responders found the vehicle overturned and on fire when they arrived at the scene. Officials confirmed the driver exited the vehicle prior to their arrival.
The driver received treatment on-site before being transported by EastCare to a trauma center for further care, according to Bertie County Emergency Services.
Firefighters extinguished the flames without any further incidents reported.
The following agencies responded to the scene: Bertie County EMS, Windsor Fire Department, Bertie County Sheriff's Office, Bertie County Emergency Management, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.