UPDATE: One dead in crash involving semis on Highway 70

August 26, 2025

Amelia Carlson,

UPDATE (1:26 p.m.) — THP confirmed there was one fatality in this three vehicle crash and there were other injuries.

Officials said they expect the highway to be closed for at least several more hours.

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — Highway 70 between Huntingdon and Hollow Rock was closed Tuesday due to a large crash. According to Carroll Co Sheriff’s Department, the crash is located on Highway 70 between Grooms Road and Highway 219.

Photo: TDOT SmartWay

According to Carroll County EMA Director Trevor Foster, there were two semi-trucks that crashed into a pedestrian vehicle.

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Sources say the driver of the pedestrian vehicle had to be extracted by Carroll County Rescue Squad and other first responders.

This is a Hazmat situation and the road will be closed until the chemicals are cleaned up and they are given the all clear.

Gasoline was leaking from the vehicles, and it is possible there could be other materials or fluids leaking from the contents of the semi-trucks.

The scene drew response from several agencies, including:

Carroll County Sheriff Dept
Carroll County EMA
Carroll County Fire Department
Carroll County Hazmat
Carroll County Rescue Squad
THP
TDOT
Huntingdon Fire Department
Hollow Rock Fire Department

Motorists should avoid this area and find alternate routes. It is unclear at this time when the Hazmat situation will be cleaned up and the road will be given the all clear to reopen.

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