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Wall collapse closes Chimney Rock State Park after heavy rain

The wall collapsed Saturday, closing the park until further notice.
A retaining wall collapsed at Chimney Rock Saturday. (Chimney Rock State Park photo)

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WFMY) - Chimney Rock State Park is closed after a retaining wall collapsed this weekend.

The wall collapsed at the park's upper parking lot because of erosion caused by heavy rain Saturday. Debris fell on the road below.

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Chimney Rock State Park is closed after a retaining wall collapsed. (Chimney Rock State Park photo)

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In October, another wall at the top parking lot of Chimney Rock collapsed, causing a section of the park to close.

The park will stay closed until the area can be assessed and debris is cleared from the road. Chimneyrockpark.com will have updates.

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