Update
The road has been reopened.
Original story
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville police are investigating a 5-vehicle crash on U.S. 17 at Piney Green Road reported at 2:41 p.m. on Tuesday.
Authorities said northbound U.S. 17 is reduced to one lane near the intersection due to the incident.
Emergency responders are on the scene, but no information about injuries has been released.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.