Icy Conditions Lead to Multiple Wrecks

Jan 20, 2016 at 09:05 am by bryan


Icy roads caused major problems for Rutherford County drivers. There were multiple wrecks reported on Interstate 24 and State Route 840 since icy precipitation started early Wednesday morning.

Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold, who was a guest on the Action Line Wednesday morning, updated listeners on the rural roads that were experiencing some icing. There were numerous wrecks, some with minor injuries, that were reported during the busy drive time hours.

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As temperatures warmed, many of the roads became slushy. Treatment with brine Tuesday helped keep roadways from being as treacherous as they might have been.

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