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Gaston County officials respond to fatal vehicle fire

Officials say one car was involved, but they haven't confirmed how many people were in the car.

CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — Gaston County officials responded to the scene of a vehicle fire Saturday night. It happened near the intersection of Landers Chapel Road and Gaston-Webbs Chapel Road.

Officials say one car was involved, but they haven't confirmed how many people were in the car. North Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed there was a fatality in connection to the incident.

Gaston County Police first responded to the call shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday. 

Gaston County Police, Gaston County Fire and EMS all responded to the scene. North Carolina State Highway Patrol is the lead on the investigation. 

WCNC is working to gather more information. Stick with WCNC for the latest.

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