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Sydney Strickland killed in Scotland County crash
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. — A tragic crash early Saturday morning claimed the life of one teenager and left three others in critical condition, according to officials.
The collision occurred shortly after 3 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 74 and Highway 79 near Laurinburg.
Authorities confirmed that the victim who died has been identified as Sydney Strickland, a young woman who had recently begun her college journey.
Loved ones described her as someone with both intelligence and beauty, who was actively pursuing her dreams.
Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene.
Two of the surviving victims were airlifted to nearby trauma centers due to the severity of their injuries, while a third was transported by EMS to a local hospital.
Officials have not released further details on their current medical conditions.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has been contacted for additional information as the investigation into the cause of the crash continues.
Emergency crews in Bethesda, Montgomery County, responded to a serious trench collapse Tuesday at a work site in the 8100 block of Kentbury Drive, where two workers became trapped in a deep excavation.
According to initial reports, the incident involved a 10 to 12-foot-deep trench that collapsed while the workers were inside.
One victim was reported to be buried up to the waist, while the second victim was buried up to the head, creating an urgent and dangerous situation for responders.
Specialized rescue teams from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene and initiated a technical trench rescue operation.
These types of incidents require careful stabilization of the surrounding soil and trench walls to prevent additional collapse while rescuers work to safely reach and extract the trapped individuals.
Emergency personnel secured the area and began implementing protective measures, including shoring the trench to stabilize the excavation site before attempting to free the victims.
The condition of the trapped workers has not yet been released.
Rescue operations were ongoing as crews worked methodically to remove soil and safely extricate the victims.
Officials are expected to provide further updates as the rescue effort continues and investigators determine what led to the collapse.