KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Minor injuries were reported following a multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailers on I-40 West near Midway Road, officials said.
Rural Metro Fire in Knox County responded to the scene of an overturned semi-truck Thursday morning.
While Rural Metro Fire crews were going through traffic, they noticed a second crash involving two tractor-trailers. One of them was hauling new boats, officials said.
Officials said that minor injuries were reported.
At 10:23 a.m., TDOT said that one lane was currently open in each direction on I-40 near Midway Road exit and at 10:48 a.m., officials indicated that traffic was backing up in both directions.
The Knoxville Police Department also alerted about the two separate crashes around 10:20 a.m.
Officials encourage drivers to be cautious.
