Crash near Carthage leaves one airlifted Sunday afternoon

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March 22, 2026

One person was airlifted Sunday afternoon following a crash along Putnam Glendon Road north of Carthage.

The crash happened at the intersection of Putnam Glendon Road and Herbie Road, prompting a large emergency response to the area.

Officials set up a landing zone in a nearby field off Hinson Road, where a medical helicopter arrived to transport the injured person.

Authorities have not released the condition of the person who was airlifted.

No additional details about the cause of the crash or whether other vehicles were involved have been released.

Patrick Priest

A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.

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