Two People Injured in Gas Tanker Collision on Highway 264

Quick Facts

Where: US Highway 264 near Mile Road, east of Belhaven, NC

What Happened: Two people were injured when a tanker truck and an SUV collided

Participants:

• Tanker Truck Driver
• SUV Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Both Drivers, Minor Injuries

Details

Two people were injured in a fiery collision involving a tanker truck carrying gasoline and an SUV on Highway 264 near Belhaven, NC. The North Caroling Highway Patrol reports the collision occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, and over 2,600 gallons of gasoline were spilled and caught fire as a result of the accident. The cause is currently under investigation.