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NCSHP, BCSO respond in New Leicester Highway incident

NCSHP, BCSO respond in New Leicester Highway incident

Two vehicles are shown in a ditch along New Leicester Highway near Gilbert Road Tuesday morning as North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Buncombe County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the scene. Photo: Saga Communications/Dee Pridgen


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A law enforcement incident brought North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office deputies and emergency responders to New Leicester Highway near Gilbert Road Tuesday morning.

A State Highway Patrol vehicle and another vehicle were in a ditch at the scene. Fire and ambulance crews also responded.

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it assisted at the scene but said the incident is being handled by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

The circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately available.

828newsNOW has contacted the Highway Patrol for additional information.

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