PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A mudslide in Pigeon Forge left multiple families stuck in their rental cabins at the Ridge Top Resort Friday morning. The Pigeon Forge Police Department told 6 News they believe it was caused by a water line break.

While a number of families were stuck, by the afternoon crews had it cleared enough to let cars pass. One family staying at the resort said it was not the vacation they had planned.

“I wouldn't have thought this would have happened,” said Catherine Wright.

Despite it happening directly outside their cabin, Wright said her family didn’t know about the mudslide until they looked outside.

“My mom told me there was a mudslide. I thought she was joking at first because I want to get home for my birthday,” she said. “But then I came out here and I was

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