Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Burgaw Highway near church

ONSLOW, NC (WWAY) — A multi-vehicle crash has shut down a portion of Burgaw Highway Monday afternoon.

According to a traffic alert issued around 1:23 p.m., Burgaw Highway is closed near Harris Creek Missionary Baptist Church as emergency crews respond to the crash.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews work at the scene.

There is no word yet on injuries or when the roadway is expected to reopen.

This is a developing story. WWAY will provide updates as more information becomes available.