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Heard on: Smith County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS Dispatch · 1/16/2026 12:22 PM
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Ten 46. This is one round again.
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I-40 westbound mile marker 252 near the truck pull-off for multiple-vehicle accident, unknown injuries at this time.
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Multiple-car crash on I-40 near mile 252 rest area

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible multi-vehicle crash along the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near mile marker 252 and the rest area in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee. Radio traffic indicated about three vehicles were involved, with unknown injuries. Some responders discussed one vehicle off to the side of the fast lane. One person was reportedly transported to a local pediatric facility for evaluation. The situation appears to have been managed without major additional incidents.

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I-40, Buffalo Valley, TN 38548
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