NC 226 North (Coxes Creek) is now open. Click link for incident details. 
For Immediate Release
January 17, 2025
Overturned Propane Truck Crash: No Propane Leak, One Patient Safely Extricated and Transported to Mission Hospital
Marion, NC – At approximately 07:38, an overturned propane truck was involved in a single-vehicle crash on NC 226 North. The incident occurred near the 3200 block of Coxes Creek Mountain. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and confirmed no propane leakage from the truck, ensuring public safety despite the nature of the cargo.
A single patient was safely extricated from the wreckage by emergency personnel. The patient was promptly airlifted by emergency helicopter to Mission Hospital's Trauma Center for further treatment.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the NC Highway Patrol. NC 226 North is now open.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
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