2 killed in crash on NC-55 in Harnett County

HARNETT COUNTY, NC (WTVD) -- Two people died in a crash on NC Highway 55 in Harnett County Friday morning.

The two-vehicle crash happened between Erwin and Coats near Turlington Road. Video from the scene shows the wreck appeared to involve a burgundy SUV and silver sedan. The vehicles appeared to have collided in the intersection and traveled off the road into a field.

Two people inside the sedan died. The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital. All three were pinned inside their vehicles.

The road was closed from Erwin Chapel Rd. to Ashe Ave.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating.