Event Brief
I-40 East reopens after multi-vehicle crash
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: TDOT says I-40 East briefly closed in Loudon County near Buttermilk Road after a multi-vehicle crash; traffic delays reported.
WHO: TDOT
WHAT: Multi-vehicle crash briefly closed I-40 Eastbound; lanes reopened after cleanup.
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM ET
WHERE: Loudon County near Buttermilk Road
WHY: The crash caused the brief closure and resulting traffic delays.
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