Mudslide destroys Haywood Co. road

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MAGGIE VALLEY, NC (FOX Carolina) -

A Haywood County road was destroyed by a mudslide Tuesday night, according to Haywood County officials.

Haywood County Emergency Manager Greg Shuping said the slide took out Long Branch Road near Maggie Valley.

Shuping said at least one home was damaged in the remote area. He said no one was injured.

Rescue workers are hiking in to the area to assess the damage since the road is not passable, Shuping said.

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