I-26 Reopens After 7 Car Pileup. What Caused Long Shoals Chaos?
By Marge | Published 2026-03-03T15:21:06.073Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County
I-26 reopens after a 7-car pileup near Long Shoals Rd caused major delays for Asheville commuters. What caused the chaos? Find out here.
A chaotic Tuesday morning for Asheville commuters saw a series of rear-end collisions on Interstate 26, leading to significant delays and lane closures in both directions during peak rush hour.Incident DetailsAccording to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the primary disruptions began shortly before 8:00 a.m. in the Fairview area of southern Buncombe County. The incidents were concentrated between Brevard Road (Exit 33) and Long Shoals Road (Exit 37).Eastbound: Lanes were temporarily shuttered
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