On August 2, Whitefield firefighters responded to a head-on traffic accident at the intersection of US 29 North and Old Williamston Rd. Three victims were transported to local hospitals for assessment of their injuries.  US 29 North was closed for over an hour while emergency responders worked the scene and awaited the arrival of the SC Highway Patrol.

Responding units: Rescue 22, Tanker 22, Brush 22