Johnie Newton, 74, and Naomi Newton, 76, die when pickup crashes into their home, causing gas tank explosion in Fallston, North Carolina
Modified Date:
Mon, 02/29/2016 - 9:31amAccident Date:
Sunday, February 28, 2016Pickup crash and explosion kills two
Officials told local media outlets that the tank exploded in flames late Sunday and started a fire in the home in Fallston, in the grass nearby and the roof of a nearby home.
Officials said a husband and wife in the home died from injuries in the explosion.
The husband and wife have been identified as Johnie Newton, 74, and Naomi Newton, 76, of Fallston, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.
The truck driver was taken to a hospital. There was no word on the driver's condition.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Johnie Newton
Naomi Newton
Thomas J. Pruitt
City:
Fallston, NCCounty:
Cleveland County, NCArea:
Charlotte, NC
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