KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — I-40 East near Papermill Drive is back open after being completely shut down to all eastbound traffic for more than two hours on Sunday evening. The multi-vehicle wreck occurred at Mile Marker 380, according to many local authorities.
According to the Knoxville Police Department, a pedestrian was hit and killed in the crash.
The Knoxville Fire Department posted about the "Significant" wreck on social media at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, advising those in the area to expect delays and find alternate routes such as Kingston Pike or Middlebrook if possible.
Soon after, a Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson also posted about the wreck, saying the road was closed due to a multi-vehicle crash. KPD also posted about the wreck and even shared some images.
More information such as the cause of the wreck was not immediately available. This story will be updated when more information is available.
