CANDLER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A crash on Interstate 40 near Wiggins Road in Buncombe County closed one of the left westbound lanes late Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the incident occurred around mile marker 38, about one mile before Exit 37. One of two lanes was shut down as crews responded to the scene.
According to officials, the crash was first reported at 11:30 a.m. and is expected to impact traffic through at least 12:30 p.m. Motorists traveling west near the Candler area should expect delays and consider alternate routes…