Two Injured in Crash on I-40 East at Cherry Street

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At around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-40 East near Cherry Street.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a sedan going the wrong way on I-40 East struck two other sedans head on. Two individuals were transported to the hospital, including one with possibly life-threatening injuries. At this time, alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.

The scene has been cleared and all lanes of I-40 East have reopened.