CHARLOTTE — A truck hauling live turkeys crashed early Thursday morning in north Charlotte.
It happened at Sunset Road and Interstate 77 around 1 a.m.
Channel 9 was at the scene where dozens of birds, alive and dead, could be seen around the truck.
MEDIC confirmed it took one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Part of Sunset Road was closed for more than nine hours.
We’re asking for more information about how this crash happened.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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