Crash in Brunswick County backs up traffic on US 17

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Highway Patrol is investigating a crash causing delays on Highway 17 near Leland Thursday morning.

The Highway Patrol in Brunswick County told us a trooper is on scene responding to the crash, but could not tell us any details about the accident.

According to the waze app, the accident was reported around 7:20 this morning. Traffic can be seen backed up on Highway 17 near the entrance of Brunswick Forest.