BELMONT, NC — Belmont Police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on Highway 74 Friday morning.
Police say two City of Belmont trucks were following each other. Officials say a utility pole fell off the first truck and the pole entered the second truck on the passenger side. This allegedly caused the second truck to flip over and hit a tree.
Traffic is slow moving right now on Eastbound 74 near Belmont-Mt. Holly Road.
Police are still investigating the scene, and we will provide updates as we get them.
