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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Interstate 26 Back Open for Traffic | ||
| DATE: | October 11, 2016 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| Effective October 11, 2016 at approximately 8:15 AM, all lanes of Interstate 26 in Kingsport are back open, and normal traffic patterns will resume. The Kingsport Police Department thanks area motorists for their patience during this untimely delay.
As previously released: Effective October 11, 2016 at approximately 7:00 AM, all westbound lanes of Interstate 26 are temporarily shut down at mile marker 3. This closure comes as a result of a 3-car motor vehicle collision. One person has been transported (non-emergency) to an area medical facility for evaluation. Wreckers have been called, but until their arrival, traffic is at a standstill. Motorists are asked to please be patient and avoid the area if at all possible. |
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| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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