Fuel Spill Shuts Down Westbound Traffic At I-24/Hwy. 27 Split; Multiple Vehicles Involved In Crash

  • Saturday, July 4, 2015

Chattanooga Police on Saturday morning were at the scene of a traffic crash involving an 18-wheeler at the I-24/Hwy. 27 split in the westbound lanes.

At 7:33 p.m., police said I-24 westbound was shut down due to a fuel spill from the crash.

Emergency crews were working to clear the roadway. The wreck blocked the freeway for several hours.

Traffic was diverted down the Market St/Williams St exit ramp before the lanes reopened.

Minor injuries were reported.

TDOT said multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.

It was reported at 5:49 a.m.


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