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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

Two accidents back up afternoon traffic in Chattanooga

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Two accidents — one on I-75 and one on I-24 — are expected to be cleared within a couple hours.

A semi-trailer jackknifed on I-75 southbound at mile marker 3, and fuel was spilled on the road, a Hamilton County dispatcher said. The accident is expected to be cleared by 6 p.m. and the right lane is completely blocked, according to the TDOT website. The extent of any injuries is unknown at this time.

A multiple-vehicle crash on I-24 eastbound at exit 181 at Fourth Avenue is scheduled to be cleared at 5 p.m., according to the TDOT website. No EMS units have been called to the scene.