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Heavy rain, flooding, and a rock slide have closed a section of I-40 in the Great Smoky Mountains, causing ongoing disruptions and requiring long-term repairs to stabilize the damaged highway, with no reopening timeline specified.
A woman died and a man is in critical condition after a rollover crash involving two vehicles on I-40 in Greensboro, NC. The incident occurred when a Ford Explorer veered into a Toyota Tacoma, causing the Explorer to roll over multiple times. The driver of the Explorer, Crystal Galvan, died at the scene, while her passenger was flown to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Toyota sustained minor injuries.
Interstate 40 in Arizona has reopened after being closed due to "impassable conditions" caused by heavy snowfall in the high country. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) warns of potential additional closures if conditions worsen and advises motorists to avoid driving in wintry conditions. Rain and snow are expected to persist across the state through Monday, prompting ADOT to recommend packing an emergency travel kit before venturing out.
A single-engine plane crashed near I-40 southeast and John C. Tune Airport in Nashville, killing multiple people. The crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. and was attributed to engine and power issues. No damage to cars or buildings was reported, and the Metro Nashville Fire Department quickly extinguished the resulting fire. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, and all eastbound lanes are currently blocked for investigation purposes.
A semi fire carrying low grade radioactive waste shut down westbound lanes of I-40 near White Bridge Road in Nashville. The Nashville Fire Department responded to the scene and reported that the hazardous material was isolated to its packaging, with no injuries reported. After the decontamination process, the lanes have been reopened and the scene is being turned over to Tennessee Department of Transportation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Tennessee EMA for further inspections.
Interstate 40 westbound in West Nashville has reopened after a vehicle fire involving a semi-truck carrying hazardous materials, including low grade radioactive waste, was reported and subsequently extinguished with no reported injuries. The incident prompted the closure of all westbound lanes while authorities worked to clear the roadway.
The San Pedro bridge over I-40 in Albuquerque has been closed in both directions due to heavy rain causing a large piece of concrete to hit a bridge pier. Inspectors from the New Mexico Department of Transportation will need to survey the bridge for damage once the water recedes. Additionally, lane closures on I-40 between San Mateo and Louisiana Boulevard have been announced for emergency repairs and safety precautions. The closures are expected to remain in place until further notice.
A deadly car crash occurred on Unser Boulevard near I-40 in Albuquerque, resulting in one fatality and one person being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have shut down the area and are investigating the incident.
One person has died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-40 near Memphis, Tennessee, prompting the closure of the Hernando Desoto Bridge for several hours. The Memphis Police Department is investigating the incident.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Albuquerque were closed for several hours after a crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian, 18-year-old Dominic Valencia, was wanted for felony warrants and attempted to cross the eastbound traffic before being hit by an SUV. Valencia was taken to the hospital for treatment of broken bones and other injuries. The Albuquerque police motors unit is investigating the crash.
A crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on eastbound I-40 near Eubank in Albuquerque resulted in one person being taken to the hospital. The Albuquerque Police Department temporarily shut down the highway, but as of 5:20 p.m., traffic flow has returned to normal.
I-40 eastbound at Sam Cooper and Perkins was blocked off due to a two-vehicle car accident, with one person taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition. Memphis Police are asking drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The road is now back open.
A hazardous spill of organic peroxide has led to the complete closure of I-40 near Memphis. The spill occurred when a tractor-trailer carrying the chemical overturned on the highway. Emergency crews are on the scene, and the road is expected to remain closed for several hours as the spill is cleaned up.
A hit-and-run incident occurred on the eastbound side of Interstate 40 near Jones Sausage Road in Wake County, resulting in the closure of all lanes. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended with the help of a K9 search. The condition of the victim is unknown, and the driver's identity has not been released.