Fiery Northeast Raleigh Wreck Leaves 2 Dead, 3 Hurt

RALEIGH, NC — Police are investigating a fiery crash in Northeast Raleigh that left two people dead and three hurt. The wreck happened just before 11 a.m. Sunday on Louisburg Road, near Fox Road. Immediately after the crash, the vehicle driven by one of the people who died burst into flames.

Three passengers in a second vehicle involved in the crash were rushed to a hospital with injuries. They are expected to survive.

The inbound lanes of Louisburg Road were temporarily closed between Fox Road and Sweet Shade Trail, near Spring Forest Road. Officers were redirecting traffic and drivers should find alternate routes.

A crash report concerning the crash will be provided after the investigation is completed.

Further details, including the names of the victims and what lead up to the crash, weren't immediately available.

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