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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: | Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Down Northbound Interstate 81 in Kingsport | ||
| DATE: | March 15, 2017 | ||
| CASE #: | 17-005968 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On Wednesday, March 15, 2017 as of 2:30 AM, the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Kingsport have been completely shut down. This closure comes as a result of an overturned tractor trailer that was initially fully involved in flames. No injuries were reported. Both the Kingsport Police and Fire Departments are on scene.
The actual incident is at mile marker 59; however, I-81 has been closed at mile marker 57 at the I-26 interchange. Complete or partial lane closures will likely remain in effect for the remainder of the night to allow for the fire to be extinguished, as well as the safe investigation of the incident and cleanup of the scene. Motorists already in the immediate area are asked to exercise caution and patience and obey all traffic instructions. All other motorists are encouraged to make themselves aware of this incident and plan an alternate route so as to avoid the area altogether and prevent any unnecessary traffic congestion and delays. |
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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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