Gatlinburg, TN (June 2, 2025) — A busy afternoon in downtown Gatlinburg turned chaotic after a five-vehicle crash on Parkway sent several people to the hospital.
According to reports, the incident happened around 4:14 p.m. on June 1 in the 700 block of Parkway. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene where six individuals were injured. Three victims sustained injuries serious enough to require air transport via Lifestar helicopter to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. The remaining three were taken by ambulance for further medical evaluation.
Authorities worked diligently to clear the scene and ensure public safety. Parkway was temporarily closed for investigation and cleanup efforts but reopened later that evening around 10:30 p.m. Local law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the multi-vehicle crash.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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