Authorities in North Carolina are reminding drivers to pay attention to barricades and signage along an interstate following a recent rescue mission.
The HCSO and the JFD are reminding drivers to pay attention to barricades and signage on I-40 following a recent rescue mission. Authorities in North Carolina are reminding drivers to pay attention to barricades and signage along an interstate following a recent rescue mission involving travelers who disregarded the interstate blockades.
According to a Facebook post from JFD, several individuals are "very fortunate to be alive" after they ignored a blockade and drove off I-40, falling into a large hole in the roadway. "Barricades are there for your safety and to direct traffic away from hazards," HCSO said in the post. "Ignoring them can lead to serious accidents or injuries." The post reported that crews from JFD and Grassy Fork Fire and Rescue set up a rope system to rescue the travelers near the Pigeon River. Additionally, the Cocke County Swiftwater Rescue team was present due to the possibility of the vehicle ending up in the water. "This situation is extremely dangerous and poses risks not only to the drivers but also to first responders," HCSO said in the post. Other agencies on the scene included Haywood EMS, Priority Ambulance Service, the NC Highway Patrol, NCDOT and Rabbitskin Towing. While there were no injuries reported among the Emergency Services Personnel, the post urged drivers to stay safe and pay attention to barricades, as they are in place to protect motorists.
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