Tractor trailer fire on Interstate 24 westbound

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2026-10-26 00:39 UTC

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US-64 & I-24, Pelham, TN 37324

Tractor trailer fire on Interstate 24 westbound

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Alisha Gearhart
2026-10-26 14:53 UTC

Trailer fully engulfed. could feel the heat in the east bound lanes through window glass. truck made it a safe distance away from its load on the shoulder of the west bound lane. passed the incident before fire crews were on scene.

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prayers that the driver made it out. Traffic is backed up quite aways .

he was able to get his truck to safety. I saw from the eastbound lane that he and a county sheriff were on the side of the road several yards away.