Six People Hospitalized After A Multi-Vehicle Crash In Gatlinburg
on Jun 02, 2025
On Sunday, June 1, A Multi-Vehicle Crash Took Place In Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Six people have been hospitalized following a serious multi-vehicle crash in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg.
According to WVLT 8, five vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened around 4:14 pm in the 700 block of the Parkway.
Footage from the scene shows the vehicles heavily damaged beyond repair along the busy tourist strip.
Gatlinburg officials confirmed that three people were airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with critical injuries. The other three were transported by ambulance for treatment.
🚨 BREAKING: Major 5-vehicle crash in downtown Gatlinburg, TN — 6 injured, 3 airlifted to UT Medical Center.
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The crash sent cars onto sidewalks, shutting down Parkway (lights 6–8).
Cause under investigation — possible medical emergency suspected.#Gatlinburg #Tennessee… pic.twitter.com/jdtq1RRms8
The exact cause of the crash has not been officially revealed by the Tennessee Highway Patrol or the Gatlinburg Police.
However, there is speculation online that the accident may have been a result of a medical emergency.
Some unconfirmed reports online claim that a woman suffered a seizure while driving, which may have caused her to unintentionally press the gas pedal and collide with multiple vehicles and pedestrians.
The identities of those involved in the crash have not yet been released. The full extent of their injuries also remains unknown.
At this time, it is unclear if the incident resulted in any deaths.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine exactly what happened.
This is an ongoing story as new information is released.
