Knoxville, TN – A three-vehicle crash near the Union County line on Maynardville Highway left one person dead and several others seriously injured Friday morning, authorities said.
According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the Traffic Unit (TANGO) responded to the collision near Loyston Road, where they discovered a multi-vehicle wreck with multiple victims. Emergency medical responders from R/M and AMR Ambulance quickly assessed the scene and transported injured individuals to nearby hospitals. One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary findings suggest that excessive speed may have contributed to the crash. TANGO investigators are working to determine the precise cause of the collision.
The sheriff’s office stated that out of respect for the families involved, no names or photos of the vehicles will be released at this time. Authorities have not said how many people were transported or the current conditions of the injured.
More updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
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