October 2, 2025 in Top Stories, Traffic & Road Conditions

VEHICLE FIRE AND MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-40 NEAR SPLIT; EASTBOUND RIGHT LANE CLOSED

On October 2, 2025, in the Central Time Zone, two traffic incidents were reported on eastbound Interstate 40 in Loudon County within a short span of time and proximity, suggesting a possible connection, though not confirmed.
At 3:12 PM, a vehicle fire broke out at mile marker 364.8, blocking the right lane of two and the right shoulder.
Just 17 minutes later, at 3:29 PM, a multi-vehicle crash occurred nearby at mile marker 363.8, similarly obstructing the right lane and right shoulder, potentially exacerbating delays for eastbound travelers in the area.


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