Semi and car wreck halts I-40 traffic Monday

UPDATE (2/27/24): Family pet ‘Rosco’ located after fleeing from I-40 wreck

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A wreck halted interstate traffic early Monday afternoon.

A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster alerted us to the collision around 12:30 p.m., which occurred in the westbound lane of I-40 near mile marker 110.

Our crew arrived on scene around 1:15 to see a blue Prius significantly damaged on the driver’s side. The air bag seems to have deployed.

There was also a damaged semi truck on its side nearby.

Multiple state troopers and law enforcement vehicles were present.

Authorities have not confirmed the extent of any possible injuries at this time.

Stay with us as we’ll provide an update should any new information become available.

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