Buncombe County, NC – At Least One Hurt in Six-Car Crash on I-40

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Buncombe County, NC (August 17, 2020) – A total of six cars were involved in an accident that took place on Sunday, August 16th near Swannanoa. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near the exit for Palton Cove Road.
Officials received a report of the crash around 5:30 p.m. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered that six vehicles had been involved in a collision. Emergency crews arrived shortly after officers and rendered medical aid to injured victims. At least one person was transported to a local hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. The road remained closed for nearly two hours before reopening around 7:30 p.m. Both police and fire crews worked at the scene while motorists in the area were advised to use alternate routes of travel. There is no word at this time on the cause of the crash and no information on whether any charges are expected.
No further information is available at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims in the Buncombe County car accident. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.

Car Accidents in North Carolina  Buncombe County, NC - At Least One Hurt in Six-Car Crash on I-40

A car accident in North Carolina can be, and often is, a life-altering event. While many crashes are minor in nature and result in nothing more than property damage, a substantial number of accidents in our state are far more serious in nature. In 2018, there were nearly 80,000 injuries reported due to North Carolina traffic accidents. Injury accidents often result in costly medical treatment, including surgeries and hospitalizations, that can result in victims being unable to work and wondering if their lives will ever be the same.

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