One Person Dies After Vehicle Gets Swept Away In Flood Waters

The incident occurred Saturday night along Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton.

One person is dead after an accident involving flood waters.

The incident occurred Saturday night along Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton.

One traveler reportedly drove into running flood waters that at some points were 8-12 inches deep. The vehicle was swept away.

The identity of the deceased has not been publicly announced.

Authorities are taking time to remind everyone to obey road signs and avoid driving through flooded waters.