Event Brief
Crash and chemical spill shut Highway 72 near Loudon line
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: A crash near the Loudon–Monroe County line shut down part of Highway 72, according to the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office. One person was flown to the hospital, and two others were left in critical condition. LCSO said the highway is expected to remain closed for the next several hours.
WHO: Loudon County Sheriff’s Office; crash victims (one flown to hospital, two in critical condition)
WHAT: A crash involving a chemical spill shut down part of Highway 72 near the Loudon–Monroe County line.
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026 at 11:51 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Cause is under investigation.
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