Snowy conditions on Saturday caused multiple tractor-trailers to jackknife on Interstate 26 westbound at the Saluda Grade near mile marker 65 in Polk County, North Carolina, leading to a temporary full closure of the interstate.​
Recovery Efforts
Polk County Emergency Management coordinated recovery, with the North Carolina National Guard assisting in removing the three disabled vehicles. Officials thanked NCDOT, IMAP teams, scrapers, and plows for helping restore traffic flow.​
Incident Outcome
No injuries were reported from the jackknifing incidents, which stemmed from hazardous winter weather on the steep Saluda Grade.​
