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Fall Branch, TN 35.7133856, -84.4160343

Fall Branch, TN – One Airlifted After Two-Truck Crash on I-81 N Near MM 54

Fall Branch, TN (February 4, 2025) – A serious crash involving two tractor-trailers occurred on February 4 on Interstate 81 North near Fall Branch, leaving one driver critically injured. , Fall Branch, TN – One Airlifted After Two-Truck Crash on I-81 N Near MM 54The accident happened around 2:47 p.m. at mile marker 54. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a TDOT crew was working on potholes in the right lane, causing a tractor-trailer to slow down behind a TDOT vehicle. Another semi-truck rear-ended the slowing tractor-trailer for reasons that are still under investigation.

The driver of the rear-ending truck was trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency crews before being airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center. The driver of the other truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine contributing factors.

Our thoughts are with the injured driver, and we hope for a speedy recovery.

 

 

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