Crash closes eastbound Durham Road/NC 98 near Flemming House Street

***UPDATE – All lanes along Durham Road/NC 98 have reopened.

The two people transported to a local hospital sustained what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The information below was distributed at 6:36 a.m.:

A crash involving two vehicles has closed a portion of eastbound Durham Road/NC 98 in the vicinity of Flemming House Street.

The crash is causing major delays, so motorists are urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route.

Two people have been transported to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.