By Crash News Writer 
Henderson, TN (June 8, 2025) – A tragic crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger car claimed at least one life early Thursday morning in Henderson.
According to reports, the collision occurred around 8:38 a.m. June 5 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 45 and State Route 100. Upon impact, the tractor-trailer caught fire, sending thick smoke into the air and prompting a large emergency response.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and their Critical Incident Response Team were called in to reconstruct the crash. TDOT officials conducted an inspection of the nearby bridge and confirmed it was safe for travel. Northbound and southbound lanes on Highway 45 were temporarily restricted to one lane in each direction as crews worked to investigate and clear the scene.
Both the City of Henderson Police and Chester County Sheriff’s Office assisted with managing the site, alongside Henderson Fire Department and TDOT personnel. The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing, and the names of those involved have not yet been released by authorities.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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