Harnett County, NC (March 8, 2026) – Six people were hospitalized on Friday night, March 6, after a serious multi-vehicle crash shut down a section of NC Highway 210 near Anderson Creek School Road.
According to Flat Branch Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:36 p.m. and arrived within minutes. Responders found three heavily damaged vehicles, including one that had overturned off the roadway.
Emergency crews immediately closed North Carolina Highway 210 in both directions while they treated victims and secured the crash site.
Authorities said six people, including the drivers of all three vehicles and three passengers, were transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center for treatment. Officials have not released information regarding the severity of their injuries.
Investigators with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that the three damaged vehicles were traveling southbound when the crash occurred. A fourth vehicle traveling north reportedly crossed into their path, leading to the collision.
The highway remained closed for more than two hours while first responders assisted victims and troopers documented the crash. The roadway reopened shortly after 12:30 a.m.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Our thoughts are with the individuals involved.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Risks on Rural Highways
Crashes involving multiple vehicles can quickly escalate when traffic is traveling at highway speeds. When a vehicle crosses into oncoming traffic, drivers often have little time to react, increasing the likelihood of chain-reaction collisions.
Rural highways can present additional challenges, including limited lighting and higher speeds. Emergency responders often close roadways to safely treat victims, investigate the crash, and remove damaged vehicles before reopening the area to traffic.
