Breaking News: Three people were killed and one person critically injured in a serious crash near the McDowell and Rutherford County line.
The collision happened on Highway 221 South just before 8 PM last night. First responders say three victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released at this time.
A fourth person was airlifted to a trauma center in Asheville and remains in critical condition.
The highway was shut down for nearly three hours as investigators worked to determine what caused the crash.
Stay with us for updates as more information becomes available.
