Hamblen County, TN – Northbound lanes of Interstate 81 remain backed up Tuesday as recovery crews work to remove an overturned tractor-trailer from the median, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).
Officials say the crash occurred near Morristown, leaving one driver seriously injured. The driver was airlifted by medical helicopter to a regional trauma center for evaluation.
According to Trooper Gilliam with THP, crews are using heavy equipment to upright the damaged trailer and clear debris from the roadway. Traffic remains slow-moving, with long delays reported through midday.
Motorists traveling on I-81 are urged to use caution, move over for emergency vehicles, and consider alternate routes until the roadway is fully reopened.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No additional injuries have been reported.
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