Overview

• The collision involving five vehicles occurred just after 4 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Parkway, Gatlinburg’s busiest thoroughfare.
• Six people were injured and transported to local hospitals, with three victims airlifted by Lifestar helicopter to the University of Tennessee Medical Center
• Emergency responders partially closed the Parkway for several hours to remove damaged vehicles and secure the scene.
• The Gatlinburg Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol are jointly investigating to determine how the crash unfolded.
• Authorities have not released an official cause and have disputed unconfirmed social media reports alleging a driver’s seizure.