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Two people were life-flighted to an area trauma center after a two-vehicle accident in Vass Wednesday. Austin Houston, 20, of Vass, later passed away from his injuries.

The accident occurred on Lobelia Road just before 9 a.m. with one vehicle catching fire. The two victims were airlifted to UNC Hospitals, and two other patients were transported by ambulance to First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

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Conditions of the other victims are unknown. According to State Highway Patrol, the accident is under investigation, and a report should be available soon.

Responding to the scene were Moore County Sheriff’s Department, Moore County EMS, Crains Creek Fire Department, and State Highway Patrol.

Sandhills_Sentinel~Written by Sandhills Sentinel Reporter Curtis Self.

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