Fatal accident in Kannapolis, serious accident in Salisbury on Tuesday evening – Salisbury Post

Two car accidents occurred within minutes of one another Tuesday evening in Rowan County, one of which was fatal.

According to officials, a single car accident occurred on Ebenezer Road in Kannapolis just after 5:30 p.m. One person died and another person was taken to hospital in an ambulance. The Mt Mitchell Fire Department was assisted by the Kannapolis Fire Department and Rowan Rescue Services. The accident is being investigated by the NC State Highway Patrol.

A second accident on High Rock Road near Stokes Ferry Road just minutes later resulted in a rollover that temporarily trapped two of the occupants. Both were freed and three people were taken to hospital for treatment. This accident is also being investigated.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information is released.