Northbound I-75 incident involving a multiple vehicle crash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today around 5:20 in the afternoon, East Ridge Police and Fire responded to a call on Northbound I-75 regarding a multiple vehicle crash. 

Officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel responded quickly and began immediate lifesaving efforts.

The incident involved six passenger vehicles and tractor trailer.

Two vehicles were actively on fire.

Emergency personnel prioritized lifesaving and performed multiple extrications.

As of 6:45 PM all patients have been transported.

Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriffs, and Tennessee Highway Patrol also responded to assist efforts on scene.

Vehicle traffic is being diverted of I-75 North onto exit 1.

No information regarding patient names, status, or locations will be released at this time.

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