Fuel leak causes major traffic backup on I-75 North
Officials said the crash is estimated to be cleared by 5 p.m.
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Published: Nov. 2, 2020 at 2:29 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Drivers in Knoxville may experience heavy traffic on Interstate 75 North Monday afternoon.
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a vehicle is disabled on I-75 North at the Merchant Drive exit. Officials said the disabled truck is experiencing a fuel leak. Northbound traffic is backed up with the right lanes blocked.
Officials said the crash is estimated to be cleared by 5 p.m.
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