18 Wheeler flips over, entrapping driver

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department and The Red Bank Fire Department received calls for an 18 wheeler roll over accident early Wednesday morning.

The accident happened on the Highway 27 south ramp off Signal Mountain Road at 8:13 a.m.

Red Bank Fire Department was first on scene and initiated the extrication of the driver while Chattanooga Fire Department units were en route.

The cab of the truck rolled over on the driver side against the guard rail, trapping the driver for close to an hour.

The driver was transported to Erlanger Hospital by Hamilton County EMS with non-life threatening injuries.

*Photos via Chattanooga Fire Department