A sinkhole swallowed a pick-up truck overnight near Gastonia, N.C.’s Airline and Brown Street intersection. No injuries occurred; the driver had left after getting stuck in a pothole the night before and returned to find the vehicle submerged.
Incident Response
Gastonia Police responded Saturday morning, February 28, 2026. Crews extracted the truck; Brown Street closed for repairs. Cause under investigation—drivers urged to avoid the area.
Regional Note
Gastonia (just over SC border near your Lowcountry focus) sees occasional road hazards like this. Echoes SC’s recent Ladson fire or Rock Hill speeding stop—stay alert on local routes!
