ONSLOW COUNTY, NC—Highway 17 North between Belgrade Swansboro Road and Deppe Loop Road is shut down in all directions due to a traffic accident.  The road will remain shut down until the NC Highway Patrol is done with their investigation.  Per Onslow County’s Fire Division Rescue Chief Jeremy Holley, the crash happened at approximately 11 o’clock this morning.

Drivers should avoid the area until the scene is cleared and roads reopened.  Onslow County Government will update as more details become available.