ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A major highway just outside of Jacksonville remains closed after a deadly crash this afternoon.

All lanes of Gum Branch Road near Aragona Boulevard have been closed by the traffic accident.

Authorities say electrical crews are working to repair downed power lines. The road is expected to be closed for the next three hours.

Drivers are being told to avoid Gum Branch from Western Boulevard to Raintree Drive. Those coming out Western Boulevard Extension cannot make a right turn on Gum Branch to go towards Richlands.

The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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