CARTHAGE, TENNESSEE — A semi-truck suffered a possible right front tire blowout early Wednesday morning. It struck two other vehicles. Then it veered off Interstate 40 and plowed into the woods in Smith County. The crash ruptured the semi’s diesel tanks.
The Smith County Rescue Squad, Smith County EMS, and law enforcement arrived at approximately 4:02 a.m. They responded to westbound I-40 near mile marker 253. The semi left the interstate without using a marked exit. It crashed into the woods and came to rest upright near Grant Highway. Nobody got hurt. That includes the semi driver and the occupants of both other trucks. The diesel tanks ruptured at the scene.
The driver reported a possible right front tire blowout as the likely cause. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is now investigating.
“Thanks to our volunteers that responded to this early morning call,” the Smith County Rescue Squad said.
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