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Mudslide Along West Virginia Highway Strands Thousands for More than 8 Hours

SOUTHERN KANAWHA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, JUN 27 – Thousands of motorists were stranded for over eight hours after a mudslide blocked a storm drain and flooded the northbound lanes, with no detour provided, officials said.

  • On June 28, 2025, a mudslide blocked a storm drain and flooded northbound lanes on the West Virginia Turnpike near Sharon, stranding thousands.
  • Heavy rains caused the mudslide and flooding, and the Parkways Authority failed to reroute traffic during the resulting 12-mile backup about 20 miles south of Charleston.
  • Many motorists, including Brittany Lemon and Nicky Walters, were stuck for more than eight hours without water, information, or detours and some stayed overnight in vehicles.
  • Mitch Carmichael called the lack of timely information 'incredibly unprofessional' and Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the shutdown was 'completely unacceptable.'
  • The Parkways Authority took full responsibility, pledged to revise policies, and was directed to conduct an immediate investigation to prevent recurrence.
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Mudslide along West Virginia highway strands thousands for more than 8 hours

Thousands of motorists have been stranded in West Virginia after a mudslide sent water and debris onto highway.

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