November 14, 2024

Truckers face long night after I-24 crash blocks lanes

Steve Smith

Truckers face long night after I-24 crash blocks lanes

Drivers faced a long night on I-24 when a major crash involving twelve vehicles blocked the eastbound lanes near the Georgia/Tennessee line late on November 13.

What happened: The crash involved six commercial vehicles and six passenger cars, according to initial reports from the scene.

The impact: The accident stranded numerous drivers on the highway overnight. The blocked lanes caused significant delays for motorists caught in the backup.

Traffic was affected from Dade County, Georgia, to Marion County, Tennessee.
The highway reopened around 9 a.m. the next morning after clearing operations.

Current status: While authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, the situation has been eased with all lanes open again, as reported by NewsChannel 9.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities.

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