Second wreck causing backups on I-75 north near Jellico

Crash on I-75 north

JELLICO, Tenn. (WVLT) — Campbell County dispatchers said one eight-car pileup that blocked the interstate for hours.

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Officials said a second wreck in the same area reported at about 1 p.m. is causing backups. It's expected to be clear by 3 p.m.

One lane opened at about 9 a.m.

TDOT estimates that the crash will be cleared by 11 a.m.

Four commercial vehicles and four other vehicles were involved in the wreck.

TDOT Smartway maps were showing a major backup in the area.

No injuries have been reported.

Check the WVLT Traffic map here.