I-26 reopens after 7-car crash causes major traffic delays near Long Shoals Road

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A crash on Interstate 26 in southern Buncombe County led to significant traffic backups Tuesday morning.

According to an NCDOT TIMS alert, the eastbound lanes were closed after a crash near mile marker 35, between the Brevard Road and Long Shoals Road exits. One westbound lane was also closed in the area due to the wreck.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that the crash, which was first called in at 8:11 a.m., involved seven cars…

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