At least one dead in fiery crash in Columbus County

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Officials confirmed at least one is dead after fiery crash in Columbus County.

Acme/Delco/Riegelwood Fire Chief Steve Camlin says the truck driver is in stable condition.

Fire rescue arrived on the scene shortly at 2:30 p.m. and saw two vehicles on fire.

Chief Camlin says a truck collided into the car at the intersection of Livingston Chapel Road and Andrew Jackson Highway and dragged the car about 500 feet forward. The truck driver was able to evacuated his truck but was immediately transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead on the scene.