Child, adult hospitalized after Gastonia vehicle rollover crash

A serious rollover car accident occurred on South Oakland Street in Gastonia on Friday evening, leaving a child and an adult hospitalized in serious condition. Authorities report that a Nissan Maxima lost control, went over an embankment, flipped, and struck a building; the child was ejected from the vehicle during the crash, while the driver became trapped and was extracted by first responders. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police have not disclosed what caused the driver to lose control, and there is no current information on whether any charges will be filed. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released.