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SMITHFIELD – A three car rear-end accident sent at least three people to area hospitals with possibly serious injuries.
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The accident occurred around 11:00am today (Wednesday) during a heavy downpour in the westbound lanes of Highway 70 Business at Swift Creek Road.
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Wilson’s Mills Fire, Johnston County EMS and the NC State Highway Patrol responded to the accident.