KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Update (12:13 p.m.)
I-640 is reopened after a flipped tractor-trailer blocked most of the eastbound side Tuesday morning.
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The Knoxville Police Department said it responded to a crash involving a single tractor-trailer around 4:40 a.m. Tuesday.
The crash happened on I-640 East at the exit to Washington Pike. Crews responded and are working the scene, KPD said.
Multiple lanes remain closed as of 11 a.m.
According to a release, the driver lost control of the vehicle due to unknown reasons and flipped it on its side.
KPD said they responded to the scene with the Knoxville Fire Department Hazmat to evaluate possible hazardous material that was inside the trailer. The material was not hazardous and crews are continuing to work on the incident.
The driver was not identified but suffered minor injuries.
This is a developing story and will be updated as we hear more.