Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 40 through Roane County are experiencing traffic delays following a multi-vehicle crash reported on the afternoon of September 24, 2026, at 4:52 PM (ET).

Emergency crews have responded to the scene near mile marker 351. The incident has forced the closure of the left lane and the left shoulder of the two-lane stretch, leaving only one lane open for passing traffic. Drivers in the area are advised to exercise caution, expect delays, or seek alternate routes until the wreckage is cleared and normal traffic flow can resume.