I-640 West Shut Down Due to Tractor-Trailer Accident, Fuel Spill
Traffic on I-640 West in Knoxville has been redirected due to a tractor-trailer overturning and spilling fuel on the road. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has closed I-640 West at Mile Marker 3 as a result of a commercial crash involving multiple vehicles and a fuel spill. Motorists are being rerouted onto I-75/I-275. The Knoxville Police Department confirmed that two tractor-trailers were in the accident, but no significant injuries have been reported. The Knoxville Fire Department is present, and the road closure may last for an extended period. The incident was reported at 4:40 p.m. on TDOT's SmartWay map, and people are advised to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
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