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One man had to be airlifted to a trauma center after a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Page Road and Hwy 15-501. 

The accident happened at 2:19 pm Wednesday afternoon, and it involved one vehicle, a Hyundai Santa Fe, that had overturned with extensive damage. The driver of this vehicle was seriously injured and was transported to a landing zone at the athletic field behind Pinehurst Fire Department where a helicopter transported the patient to a trauma center for treatment.

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The occupants of the other two vehicles were not transported to the hospital. It was reported that a Silverado pickup truck was also involved, but it had left the scene. 

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The accident completely shut down 15-501 for a short time. Later, southbound traffic was diverted down Page Rd but northbound remained closed for an extended period of time.

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Responding to the scene were the Pinehurst Fire Department, Moore COunty EMS, and the Pinehurst Police Department.

Pinehurst Police are investigating the cause of the accident.