KNOXVILLE, TN – Major traffic delays were reported after a dump truck overturned near Cove Lake State Park on Monday morning, WBIR reports.
Officials with Tennessee DoT say the truck flipped over at about 8 a.m. on SR-63 near the intersection with US-25W, near LaFollette.
SR 63 is closed to westbound traffic near Cove Lake Park in Campbell County due to an overturned dump truck. pic.twitter.com/wvKEwnQzw9
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The circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear at this time. However, photos from the scene show the truck blocking several lanes of traffic, causing significant rush-hour delays in the area.
All lanes were reopened by 9:40 a.m.
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