Memphis, TN (May 14, 2025) – A multi-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning caused major traffic delays along Interstate 40 in Memphis.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 2:11 a.m. near Jackson and involved a tractor-trailer and at least one other vehicle. The Tennessee Department of Transportation stated that the tractor-trailer collided with a car, then struck the median and overturned, blocking multiple lanes in both directions.
All eastbound lanes and the left shoulder of the interstate are currently closed, while the westbound left lane and shoulder also remain blocked. Emergency response crews were on the scene working to clear the wreckage and investigate the cause of the collision.
Authorities have not released information regarding injuries, and no timeline has been provided for when the roadway will be fully reopened.
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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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