Pinned Driver Freed From Single-Car Crash In Huntersville

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — An overnight single-car crash on Hambright Road in Huntersville left a driver pinned in their vehicle with life-threatening injuries, according to reports.

Crews from two Huntersville Fire stations responded to the crash scene on Hambright Road west of Statesville Road around 2 a.m., where they found the heavily damaged vehicle that had hit a tree.

The pinned driver was extricated from the car in about 15 minutes, according to fire officials.

"Rescue 1, Engine 1 and Engine 3 worked quickly to free the pinned driver and transferred care to MEDIC," Huntersville Fire said.

The driver was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, WJZY reported.

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