Person dies following crash involving emergency vehicles in Rowan County, troopers say

A person has died following a crash involving emergency vehicles Friday morning, according to reports from North Carolina State Highway Patrol.The incident occurred around 4:50 a.m. on Interstate 85 near exit 70.Troopers said emergency vehicles were on the scene of a different traffic accident when a vehicle side-swiped an emergency vehicle. The vehicle then struck a fire truck from behind.The driver of the vehicle died at the scene, according to troopers.ALSO READ: Troopers increase enforcement on NC highways as holiday travel continuesRowan County Emergency Services released a statement regarding the incident, saying:“We are thankful to be able to say that none of our personnel were injured this morning after a truck from South Salisbury FD and Rowan Rescue were hit by a third vehicle not involved in the initial incident to which these trucks were responding.”Highway patrol said they are continuing to investigate.VIDEO: Troopers increase enforcement on NC highways as holiday travel c