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An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Farragut. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a dump truck crashed on Kingston Pike near Amesbury Road on Monday. THP says the dump truck driver crossed four lanes of traffic on Kingston Pike, went off the road and across Amesbury Road where it hit another car. The…MORE

Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire

Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire in north Knoxville Tuesday morning. Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the fire on Crest Park Road after the home owner called and said she returned home to find black smoke coming from the front door. Two adults and a dog lived in…MORE

A Bridge Collapse in Baltimore after a Container Ship Hits the Francis Scott Key Bridge with Search and Rescue Underway, 2 People Have Been Rescued – DOT Crews were Working on the Bridge
A view of the portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed, in Baltimore, on March 26, 2024. HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE & EMS / HANDOUT VIA REUTERS

A Bridge Collapse in Baltimore after a Container Ship Hits the Francis Scott Key Bridge with Search and Rescue Underway, 2 People Have Been Rescued – DOT Crews were Working on the Bridge

11:45 a.m. Update: Top Maryland officials provided an update on the investigation and rescue efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore on Tuesday Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and state law enforcement and transportation officials spoke to reporters about the status of search and rescue efforts and the investigation…MORE

Overturned Semi Shuts Down I-75 North in Campbell County

Overturned Semi Shuts Down I-75 North in Campbell County

Campbell County, TN (WOKI) An overturned semi truck has shut down the northbound lanes of I-75 in Campbell County. According to the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, the crash happened at Mile Marker 157. Traffic is backed up for several miles leading up to the crash on I-75, according to TDOT…MORE

Body of Riley Strain Found in Cumberland River

Body of Riley Strain Found in Cumberland River

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Metro Nashville Police Department have confirmed that a body found Friday in the Cumberland River is that of missing University of Missouri student, 22-year-old Riley Strain. Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake addressed media from the Cumberland River in West Nashville where Strain’s body was recovered Friday morning.…MORE