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Jack-knifed tractor-trailer forces detours on I-40W in Roane County

People heading toward Nashville on Interstate 40 West had to take a detour from the stretch near Kingston because of a jack-knifed tractor trailer blocking the road.
Detours were forced near Kingston on I-40 heading toward Nashville because of a jack-knifed tractor trailer.

People are being detoured around a stretch of Interstate 40 West after a semi-truck jack-knifed and blocked both lanes.

According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the truck lost control on the wet interstate and jack-knifed across both lanes near mile marker 353 in Roane County just before the exit to Kingston.

Traffic was backed up for more than 3 miles because of the closure and had to be diverted at exit 356 as crews worked to remove the semi-truck from the road.

East Tennessee authorities are urged people to take it slow on the roads Tuesday because of significant rain.

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