Several injured in crash involving 18-wheeler in the Green Swamp area

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A portion of NC 211 in the Green Swamp is closed due to a crash involving a car and an 18-wheeler.

David Robinson with Coastline Volunteer Rescue Squad said five people were injured. Two of the injuries are life-threatening.

Robinson said crews had to use the jaws of life to extract the victims.

All five were transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

At last check, 211 remains closed from Macedonia to Camp Branch Road.