18-wheeler crashes and catches fire in Whiteville

18-wheeler crashes and catches fire in Whiteville

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18-wheeler crashes and catches fire in Whiteville

July 5, 2025

18-wheeler crashes and catches fire in Whiteville

July 5, 2025

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) – An 18-wheeler caught fire after crashing on Highway 74/76 in Whiteville on July 4.

According to the Whiteville Police Department (WPD), the driver of the 18-wheeler allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the truck to strike a guardrail and then a bridge rail before overturning and catching on fire.

The driver was able to exit the truck. He sustained multiple injuries and was taken to Columbus Regional and then transferred to another facility for treatment, stated WPD.

An 18-wheeler and has crashed and caught on fire in Whiteville.
An 18-wheeler and has crashed and caught on fire in Whiteville.(Whiteville Police Department)
18-wheeler crashes and catches on fire in Whiteville.
18-wheeler crashes and catches on fire in Whiteville.(Whiteville Police Department)
An 18-wheeler has crashed and caught on fire in Whiteville.
An 18-wheeler has crashed and caught on fire in Whiteville.(WTXY Radio)
18-wheeler crashes and catches on fire in Whiteville.
18-wheeler crashes and catches on fire in Whiteville.(WTXY Radio)

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