Six Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TN – At least six individuals were hospitalized on Sunday afternoon following a significant multi-vehicle accident downtown. The collision occurred around 4:14 p.m. in the 700 block of Parkway, involving five vehicles.
Emergency responders swiftly airlifted three of the injured victims to the University of Tennessee Medical Center using a Lifestar helicopter. Meanwhile, three additional victims were transported by ambulance to nearby medical facilities. The identities of those involved in the crash have not yet been released as authorities continue their investigation.
The Gatlinburg Police and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) are currently looking into the circumstances leading to the incident. Officials indicated that the THP’s Critical Incident Response Team conducted an accident reconstruction on Sunday evening. Although preliminary online reports suggest the crash may have been prompted by one driver experiencing a medical episode, this theory has not been officially confirmed by authorities.
Local authorities are urging residents and visitors to exercise caution in the area as investigations progress. Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee expressed their condolences via social media, offering prayers for the victims and their families.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the critical importance of road safety, especially in bustling tourist areas like Gatlinburg. As more information becomes available, updates will be provided by the local authorities and news outlets.
For now, the focus remains on the recovery of the victims and the efforts of law enforcement to ascertain the full details surrounding the crash.
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