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MEMPHIS, TN – A tragic accident unfolded on Interstate 240 late Wednesday night, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving the community in shock. Authorities reported that a FedEx delivery truck was found overturned in the median, prompting an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The crash occurred around 11:30 PM, causing major traffic delays as first responders rushed to the scene. Eyewitnesses recalled the sound of a loud collision, followed by the sight of emergency vehicles arriving rapidly. “It was chaos,” one witness said. “We couldn’t believe what we were seeing.”
According to preliminary reports from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the FedEx truck collided with another vehicle before careening into the median. The impact was so severe that it caused significant damage to both the truck and the other vehicle involved, which has yet to be identified.
As investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the accident, they are urging anyone with information to come forward. “We are working diligently to understand how this terrible event occurred, and any information from the public could be crucial,” said a spokesperson from the highway patrol.
The names of the deceased victims have not yet been released, pending notification of their families. The community is coming together to support those impacted by the tragedy, with local leaders expressing their condolences to the victims’ families.
Authorities have since reopened the area to traffic, but the memory of the devastating wreck lingers on as residents rally for safety and awareness on the roads.
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