A multiple-vehicle collision has closed a section of Highway 62 between Jonesville Road and East Rock Quarry Road, prompting local law enforcement to reroute traffic.

The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office responded to the emergency scene and has asked motorists to avoid the affected area entirely. Details regarding the specific vehicles involved, as well as the condition or identities of any occupants, are being withheld while authorities manage the ongoing response.

Community members and travelers have been asked by officials to keep those involved in their thoughts and prayers as emergency crews work to clear the roadway. Drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes around the detour.