6 hurt in Johnston County crash involving 2 cars, tanker truck

Monday, December 10, 2018
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Six people were injured after a crash involving two cars and a tanker truck on US 701 near Four Oaks on Monday.

State troopers on the scene said a car was traveling on 701 with no lights. A second car pulled out in its path, causing a collision. The tanker hit both cars and overturned
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Five of the six injured were taken to hospitals for medical treatment.

Three vehicles involved in Johnston County crash


All the injuries were considered minor, troopers said.
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The tanker truck was carrying unused pig remains from Smithfield and was leaking fluid after the crash. a brown liquid. The Highway Patrol said it was not a HazMat situation, however.
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