RALEIGH, N.C. — A woman died in a four-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon, authorities reported.
The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. on Western Boulevard near NC State University. Emergency responders arrived shortly after the crash, but the woman, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Raleigh Police Department, the collision involved four vehicles, although the exact number of occupants and the conditions of the other drivers are currently unclear. Witnesses reported seeing multiple emergency vehicles on-site, including ambulances and fire trucks.
Authorities noted that the crash led to significant lane closures on Western Boulevard while they conducted the investigation. Local traffic was diverted, and drivers were advised to seek alternate routes.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. No additional injuries or fatalities have been confirmed at this time. Further information will be released as it becomes available.