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Mudslide Possibly Trapped Drivers On I-40 In McDowell Co.

The mudslide happened near Mile Marker 67, trapping people and cars near the area.

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McDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. -- A mudslide forced parts of I-40 to shut down in McDowell County Tuesday night.

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The stretch of I-40 in McDowell County reopened around 5 a.m. McDowell County 911/Emergency Management reports there are no problems on I-40.

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According to WCNC, the mudslide happened Tuesday near Mile Marker 67, trapping people and cars near the area. High water all over the county made the situation extremely serious.

A rare Flash Flood *Emergency* for McDowell County. This is an extremely serious situation, with high water all over the county. I-40 closed at mm-67 where a landslide has blocked the road. Multiple water resues tonight as well. Rain still falling. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/tUNLsu5RN7
— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) May 30, 2018

McDowell County Schools are closed Wednesday due to severe weather and potential for more flooding in the area.

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