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RTPD: Hwy 116 lanes closed after tractor-trailer crashes into electric lines

The incident was reported near North Main Street and Miller Street, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay Map.
Credit: Rocky Top Police Department

ROCKY TOP, Tenn. — Lanes are closed in both directions on Highway 116 in Rocky Top after a tractor-trailer took down some electric and communications lines in the area, according to the Rocky Top Police Department.

The incident was reported near North Main Street and Miller Street, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay Map.

It is unclear how the trailer crashed into the lines. Officials have not released additional information on the crash, such as injuries.

Please use other routes and avoid the area.

This is a developing story.

*****TRAFFIC HAZARD***** Highway 116 in Rocky Top is completely shutdown in both directions. Tractor trailer has taken...

Posted by Rocky Top TN Police Department on Monday, July 15, 2024

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