Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on McBryde Street in Linden this morning where they found a car engulfed in flames. Initial reports indicate the vehicle struck a mailbox before the driver overcorrected and hit a tree. The driver, whose identity has not been released, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being airlifted to UNC Chapel Hill. Their current condition is unknown.

First responders worked to extinguish the fire and secure the area. The scene showed damage to a mailbox and a tree, along with significant damage to the vehicle involved. Traffic along McBryde Street experienced temporary disruptions as authorities conducted their investigation.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further details have been released at this time. Fay News 10 will continue to provide updates as they become available.