Massive Tornado Rips Through OK, At Least 51 Dead
Boulder Blocks US-19 West
Updated: Monday, January 21 2013, 03:42 PM EST
Persistent rain loosened a boulder the size of a small house, dropping it on a mountain highway. Both lanes of US-19 West near Coxes Creek Rd in Yancey County are closed.
The rock was loosened from below a home and knocking power out as it fell. Officials say the boulder broke in three large parts.
Locals say the road closing is a big inconvenience.
The NCDOT hopes to have US-19 West reopened by Friday morning.
Thanks to Amy Barselou for posting this photo on the News 13's Facebook page.
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