Event Brief
Lane closed, heavy congestion on I-81 in Sullivan Co.
Filed: Feb 05, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Multiple crashes on I-81 caused heavy traffic delays Thursday morning.
WHO: Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, TDOT
WHAT: Multiple crashes impacting traffic
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 6:43 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Numerous crashes led to lane closures and congestion
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