ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Interstate 26 eastbound was closed near Exit 37 in Buncombe County on Thursday afternoon following a crash involving multiple vehicles.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported the closure at 2:31 p.m. Oct. 22.

Emergency radio traffic summarized by CrimeRadar indicated three vehicles were involved in the crash near mile marker 36.3, close to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Multiple fire and emergency medical crews responded to the scene.

Authorities have not confirmed the number of vehicles involved or the extent of any injuries.

There was no immediate word on when the eastbound lanes would reopen.