Multiple casualties have been reported after a truck transporting troops near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, rolled over Wednesday afternoon, a Marine Corps spokesman confirmed to Task & Purpose.
“We are aware of a vehicle rollover in Jacksonville, North Carolina, involving service members with 2nd [Marine Logistics Group],” the official account of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group said on Twitter. “We are working closely with @camp_lejeune and Onslow County officials to gather details regarding this incident. We will release more information as it becomes available.”
The crash happened around 1 p.m. in the area of US Hwy. 17 and NC Hwy. 210 in Onslow County.
Local media reported that the county sheriff’s department was responding to the scene along with North Carolina Highway Patrol and fire and rescue services from Camp Lejeune.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated with further information.
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