CHARLOTTE — Albemarle Road in East Charlotte is shut down at Blair Road due to a crash which downed power lines and traffic lights on Wednesday.
The accident outside of Earp’s Convenience Store happened just after 9 a.m. and caused a utility pole and live power lines to crush a truck, authorities said.
One person has been transported to Novant Presbyterian Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, MEDIC said.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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