WBIR 10 News 40 Accident

Two people killed, one airlifted to hospital in Loudon County I-40 crash

All lanes are blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash on I-40 Southbound near Hall of Fame Drive. | WBIR Channel 10

First responders investigated a fatal accident on Rocky Top Road, said Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball. | WBIR Channel 10

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10News Rundown || TDOT gives new update on I-40 in Cocke County after flood damage—find out what's next tonight at 11. | WBIR Channel 10

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Cocke County Sheriff confirmed that the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Rocky Top Road Saturday. | WBIR Channel 10

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Fire crews swiftly tackled a chimney blaze spreading to a home's floors and attic in North Knox County, causing heavy smoke damage but no injuries reported. Details: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/knoxville/rural-metro-firefighters-work-house-fire-on-morris-road-residents-urged-to-avoid-area/51-fbc3080f-b9d4-47cc-bbc8-c0bac5b5d8a7?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WBIR_Channel_10 📹 Courtesy of Rural Metro Fire | WBIR Channel 10

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Fire crews are battling a major blaze on Wilkinson Pike, with crews responding since around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, as efforts to contain it continue. 🔗 https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/maryville-blount/large-fire-off-wilkinson-pike-in-blount-county/51-b747ccbf-6454-4207-8cf9-5af0d391cb20?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WBIR_Channel_10 | WBIR Channel 10

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A recent study from the U.S. News and World Report found that 1 in 5 Tennessee drivers are uninsured. | WBIR Channel 10

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Wondering why I-40 East is backed up for miles? Check out this video! Crews had to pull down an overhead sign after a crash badly damaged its base at Cedar Bluff earlier this evening: https://bit.ly/3rHKM77 (Video: Mark Nagi/TDOT) | WBIR Channel 10

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I-640 East ramp to I-40 East is closed near Rutledge Pike as crews respond to a vehicle fire, TDOT says | WBIR Channel 10

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This video of a mother bear and her cubs was one of the rare wildlife crossings with a happy ending on the 28-mile section of I-40 through the Pigeon River gorge. Experts call the stretch of interstate a "death trap" for animals and a danger to the 26,000 vehicles that drive through the gorge on I-40 every day, so they are working to find solutions to improve safety for both drivers and animals. || http://bit.ly/2CmBNNQ | WBIR Channel 10

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All ramps on and off I-40 are closed at the Hartford exit in Cocke County due to flooding as the Pigeon and French Broad rivers continue to rise. The river flooding threat in Cocke County will continue into tomorrow even as Helene moves out: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/hamblen-jefferson-cocke-greene/cocke-county-french-broad-rivers/51-0d78bc1c-f777-4484-824d-fe6139f5c8ef Please turn around, don't drown -- it's dangerous to drive on flooded roads! | WBIR Channel 10

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All lanes of westbound I-40 in Farragut were closed overnight into Thursday morning due to a crash that started a fire. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, all westbound lanes of I-40 closed near the Campbell Station exit around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday. According to Rural Metro, the fire was put out but cleanup was extensive and took an extended period of time. They said no injuries were reported. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more. ✍️ Kaitlin Riordan, Senior Digital Pr

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UPDATE: NCDOT says I-40 is going to be closed to traffic in Western NC for an extended amount of time between Tennessee and Asheville after part of the interstate slid into the Pigeon River near the TN state line. (Video: Paiton Lanier). Latest: https://www.wbir.com/article/traffic/i-40-closed-tennessee-portion-destroyed-flooding-north-carolina/51-db105fd4-e829-45ff-87c5-12f6b40b3afa | WBIR Channel 10

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An adult woman driver was ejected from the vehicle before being taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead, Knoxville police said. | WBIR Channel 10

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The eastbound side of the interstate was closed in the same section for a second day in a row, this time for a crash near the I-75 split. | WBIR Channel 10

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I-40 remains closed in Cocke County this morning after yesterday's rockslide and flooding. Currently, there is no timeline for when the interstate will reopen, but crews are heading into the area to assess damage. Read the latest updates here: https://www.wbir.com/article/traffic/rockslide-i-40-north-carolina-tennessee-cocke-county/51-40b642c1-dbcd-4cb6-a2fe-4bceee4ffc49?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WBIR_Channel_10 | WBIR Channel 10

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A jack-knifed tractor-trailer closed down Interstate 40 Eastbound near the I-640 split for hours today. To help get it out of the road, crews had to use a crane and heavy machinery. I-40 is now fully open as of 7:45 p.m. | WBIR Channel 10

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Did you miss some headlines this week? No worries! Here are our top three local news stories from Jan. 12 to 16! | WBIR Channel 10

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We're in for the literal long haul, because NCDOT now says I-40 is going to be closed for "months" between TN and NC. The typical detour via I-26 was also washed away in Unicoi County, so there's no longer any direct interstate access between our two states: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/impact-of-storm-on-supply-chains/51-924eecfa-3207-4b95-afa5-95e7d6348b84 | WBIR Channel 10

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The Tennessee Highway Patrol said troopers were working to clear a crash on I-40 East near Crab Orchard in Cumberland County. THP said traffic was at a standstill around 4:20 p.m. THP later shared an update, saying a truck carrying auto parts flipped into the median. 🔗 https://www.wbir.com/article/traffic/multiple-weather-related-vehicle-crashes-shut-down-lanes-i-75-north-near-the-tennessee-kentucky-state-line-tdot/51-1e8f89c7-4b09-429e-b4e1-760ef127ea7e?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WB

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Authorities are investigating a LifeFlight helicopter crash that killed one and injured two others near Nashville. | WBIR Channel 10

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A large fire in West Knoxville was contained around 7:45 p.m. after more than 30 crew members were dispatched to the Greenbrier Ridge Apartments. Read more: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/knoxville/firefighters-responding-to-large-fire-at-west-knoxville-apartment-complex/51-d53c433b-580b-4e65-ae5b-ec50a8332d74?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WBIR_Channel_10 | WBIR Channel 10

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The annual adjustment is based on inflation, which has eased after hitting a 40-year high back in 2022. | WBIR Channel 10

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Rural Metro Fire responded to a rollover crash on Thorngrove Pike, where one person was ejected and seriously injured. | WBIR Channel 10

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Lt. Gwathney was laid to rest on Tuesday. He died in a drowning accident on a vacation to North Dakota. | WBIR Channel 10

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Authorities are responding to a wreck that occurred on South Northshore Drive near Rocky Hill Road. Use caution when approaching this area. We will update as we learn more. Video courtesy of Ellie Millikan | WBIR Channel 10

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CAUGHT ON TAPE: A tractor trailer driver lost control and plowed into a toll booth in New Hampshire. Despite the damage, everyone involved is OK. | WBIR Channel 10

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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it blew up a car and trailer as part of a training exercise. | WBIR Channel 10

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A car crashed into a two-story home in Powell, causing heavy damage and rendering it structurally unsafe. | WBIR Channel 10

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