US Highway 421 shut down in both directions near I-140 following wreck

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said US Highway 421 is shut down in both directions near the intersection of Interstate 140.
NHSO is assisting the NC Highway Patrol following a wreck.
The sheriff’s office is advising drivers to avoid the area or use an alternate route.
WWAY has reached out to the NC Highway Patrol for more details.
We will provide more details as they become available.