The Tunnel Road multi-vehicle crash

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1. Oct 30 UTC

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• WLOSwlos.com14

  1. First reported Oct 27 19:15 UTC
  2. Multi-vehicle crash temporarily shuts down part of Tunnel Road in AshevilleOct 29 UTC
  3. Crash downs utility pole, temporarily closes Tunnel RoadJul 25 UTC
  4. Five injured in head-on crash at Tunnel Road intersection, police sayDec 25 UTC
  5. Man dead after single-vehicle crash in east Asheville: policeSep 16 UTC
  6. Police identify pedestrian struck by vehicle and killed, no charges filedOct 7 UTC
  7. Motorcyclist dies after Tunnel Road crash in AshevilleJul 7 UTC
  8. Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on Tunnel RoadSep 15 UTC
  9. 1 dead, 3 injured after single-vehicle crash in East AshevilleNov 4 UTC
  10. Owner of East Village Grille dies in car crash after medical emergency: policeOct 27 UTC
  11. Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Tunnel Road, suffers non-life-threatening injuriesApr 4 UTC
  12. Five injured in head-on crash at Tunnel Road intersection, police sayDec 25 UTC
  13. Car hits power pole, shutting down Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville for hoursApr 27 UTC
  14. All westbound lanes of I-26 now open, marking widening project milestoneJul 17 UTC
  15. Tunnel Road reopened after gas leak shut it down in both directionsApr 25 UTC
• X (formerly Twitter)x.com9

  1. https://bit.ly/4teVhf4, Tunnel Road, West, East of Asheville, Maintenance, Lane Closed.Mar 26 UTC
  2. Tunnel Road in Asheville is fully coming back, 16 months after Hurricane Helene. #avlnews #helenerecovery #avlbiz #tunnelrdJan 18 UTC
  3. X Profile: Asheville Police (@AshevillePolice)
  4. X User @AshevillePolice
  5. As the water lines in distribution system begin to pressurize, we will become aware of additional damage to those lines. If you see a leak in your area, please report it to customer service: 828-251-1122.Oct 12 UTC
  6. When we come together and collaborate, there's no challenge we can't conquer, even a mountain hurricane. We will support each other through tough times. Our unity is our superpower. BC Manager Avril Pinder, Asheville Manager Debra Campbell #onebuncombe #ashevillestrong https://twitter.com/AshevillePolice/status/1844413942552056070/photo/1Oct 10 UTC
  7. Debris collection in key areas of the city and county have begun in areas of critical infrastructure. You can place your debris at the curb for collection, collections will be ongoing. https://twitter.com/AshevillePolice/status/1845108467868086585/photo/1Oct 12 UTC
  8. While most of the city slept, our crews were hard at work clearing streets and keeping Asheville moving. ❄️🚜 Take a look at snow plows in action overnight—and join us in thanking the teams who show up no matter the hour. https://twitter.com/AshevillePolice/status/2017580107892744250/photo/1Jan 31 UTC
  9. Statement from Chief Hooper regarding the video on @asheville. #The acts demonstrated in this video are unacceptable and contrary to the Department's vision and the progress we have made in the last several years in improving community trust..." https://twitter.com/AshevillePolice/status/969244821075394560/photo/1Mar 1 UTC
• facebook.com6

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  2. 🚧 Asheville’s Road to Recovery: Tunnel Rd & Swannanoa River Rd Reopening Soon! 🏗️✨ After weeks of rebuilding, Tunnel Rd & Swannanoa River Rd—a key intersection for Asheville’s businesses & residential communities—is finally about to reopen! 🙌 This is a huge milestone in our city’s post-Helene recovery, and we captured 9 powerful photos today showing the progress! 📸 🎥 Watch the video slideshow to see the transformation, and then click the link below for the full blog post with new updates & images! ⬇️ 🔗 Read More Here: https://toashevilleandbeyond.com/ashevilles-path-to-recovery-a-glimpse-into-post-helene-restoration-efforts-on-tunnel-road/ Thank you to the crews, businesses & residents who have worked tirelessly to bring this area back to life. Asheville’s resilience shines brighter than ever! 💪🏽💙 #AshevilleStrong #RoadToRecovery #RebuildingAsheville #TunnelRoad #SwannanoaRiverRd #CommunityResilience | To Asheville | Facebook
  3. 🚧 Swannanoa River Road and Tunnel Road: Reopened and Reinvigorated! 🚧 After six months of extensive restoration, we're thrilled to announce that Swannanoa River Road (NC 81) and Tunnel Road are now fully operational! The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) crews completed their diligent work around midday, and traffic is gradually flowing through. By tonight, these vital arteries are expected to be bustling once again.​ A Journey Through Time: Swannanoa River Road's Resilience Swannanoa River Road has long been a crucial connector in Asheville, linking neighborhoods like Oakley to the broader cityscape. However, its journey hasn't been without challenges.​ September 2024: Hurricane Helene unleashed unprecedented flooding in Western North Carolina. The Swannanoa River overflowed, causing catastrophic damage to infrastructure, homes, and businesses. Swannanoa River Road was among the hardest hit, with sections completely washed away, leaving communities i...
  4. To Asheville - Asheville Revival Update! ✨ Big news on... | Facebook
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• 828newsnow.com5

  1. Tunnel Road in Asheville closed after crash knocks down utility pole - Asheville's 828 News NOWJan 14 UTC
  2. Tunnel Road car crash near VA hospital leaves Asheville pedestrian dead - Asheville's 828 News NOWSep 15 UTC
  3. Asheville police identify pedestrian killed in Tunnel Road crash - Asheville's 828 News NOWOct 8 UTC
  4. UPDATE: Tunnel Road gas leak secured, road reopened - Asheville's 828 News NOW
  5. Drive-by shooter attacked Tunnel Road businesses Tuesday night - Asheville's 828 News NOWDec 11 UTC
• citizen-times.com4

  1. Pedestrian killed in Asheville crash on Tunnel Road
  2. Asheville NC police: No charges for driver after Tunnel Road fatality
  3. Driver who killed pedestrian won't be charged, police say
  4. Spectrum outage in Buncombe County attributed to 'criminal attack'
• NewsBreaknewsbreak.com4

  1. Asheville police identify pedestrian killed in Tunnel Road crashOct 8 UTC
  2. The latest asheville tunnel road news, videos & comments
  3. Tunnel Road in Asheville closed after crash knocks down utility poleJan 14 UTC
  4. Two Males Flee After Crashing Into Utility Pole, Asheville NC | CrimeRadar
• WSPA 7NEWSwspa.com4

  1. Pedestrian hit, killed in Asheville crashSep 15 UTC
  2. Asheville restaurant owner dies in crash after medical emergency: Police
  3. Crash injures 1, damages several power poles in Asheville
  4. www.wspa.com
• The City of Ashevilleashevillenc.gov3

  1. Layer: APD Public Incidents (ID: 3)
  2. Folder: PublicSafety
  3. PoliceOct 15 UTC
• avlwatchdog.org2

  1. Answer Man: Why won’t Duke Energy just bury the lines? And other power restoration questions. Any looting in downtown Asheville? Why is the landfill still charging residents for storm debris? • Asheville Watchdog
  2. Light, and dark, at ends of Tunnel Road: Hope for the homeless, but also drugs, squalor and crime. • Asheville Watchdog
• 98.1 The River981theriver.com1

  1. Traffic Alert: Crash closes Tunnel Road near Bell Elementary
• Breaking Accident News - CrashDaily.comcrashdaily.com1

  1. Motorcyclist dies after Tunnel Road crash in Ashe… - CrashDaily.comJul 7 UTC
• drivenc.gov1

  1. DriveNC.gov | North Carolina Traffic, Road Closures & Travel
• HERE Ashevillehereasheville.com1

  1. Asheville Tunnel Road pedestrian identified, no chargesOct 9 UTC
• Hoodlinehoodline.com1First

  1. First reported Oct 23 16:49 UTC
  2. Wrong-Way I-26 Crash Near Asheville Kills Leicester ManOct 23 UTC
• mountainx.com1

  1. APD seeks public’s help in drive-by shooting investigation – Mountain Xpress
• NCDOTncdot.gov1

  1. Crash Data and Maps
• opera.news1

  1. Asheville Police identify pedestrian killed in Tunnel Road crash
• Rewind 100.3rewindasheville.com1

  1. Traffic Alert: Crash closes Tunnel Road near Bell Elementary
• The Beacon Tribunebiltmorebeacon.com1

  1. Drones, K9 assist Asheville Police in robbery arrest | News | biltmorebeacon.com
• tip411tip411.com1

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• twicopy.com1

  1. @ashevillepolice : Do you or someone you know need help with damage cleanup from Hurricane Helene? 📞 Call the Crisis Clean-Up Hotline (844) 965-1386 to ask for help! The hotline will be open until November 1, 25024. • TwiCopy
• Unnamed channel1

  1. Man faces charges after fatal I-26 crash
• WRAL.comwral.com1

  1. Non-essential travel allowed again in western NC, 780 roads reopen, Cooper says :: WRAL.comOct 21 UTC
• WYFFwyff4.com1

  1. North Carolina: Driver killed, 3 injured in interstate exit crashNov 4 UTC