Train kills person near Morganton Road in Pinehurst
A person died Thursday night after being hit by a train near Morganton Road at NC Highway 5 in Pinehurst. Police officers said the person died at the scene after the crash at around 8:25 p.m.
The Village of Pinehurst said the train involved is two miles long, and it was blocking multiple intersections in the area as officers investigated. Drivers were asked to avoid Morganton Road and NC Highway 5 while the scene remained active.
Pinehurst crash scene
The death happened near one of the area’s main road crossings, and the blockage spread beyond the point of impact. For nearby drivers, the immediate effect was not only the police response but also the interruption at several intersections tied to the train’s position.
Police officers said the person died at the scene, ending any chance of transport from the location. The village’s description of the train as two miles long helps explain why the disruption reached multiple crossings rather than a single blocked lane.
Morganton Road blockage
Authorities asked drivers to stay away from Morganton Road and NC Highway 5 while they investigated. That left anyone trying to reach the area with fewer route options and slower movement around the blocked intersections.
The investigation continued after the crash, with the train still limiting access near the scene. For drivers heading through Pinehurst Thursday night, the practical step was simple: avoid the area until the blockage cleared.
