On Monday night, a deadly crash occurred on I-40 East near mile marker 366 in Loudon County, Tennessee, prompting a multi-agency response. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, through Cpl. Cody Bengel, confirmed the fatality and stated that the incident, reported around 6:41 p.m., forced the complete closure of the eastbound lanes and one westbound lane.

As of 7:55 p.m., those closures remained in place while crews worked to clear the scene. Authorities have provided no estimated time for reopening the interstate and are urging drivers to seek alternate routes. Additional details about the crash have not been released.