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MEMPHIS, TN — A shocking incident unfolded on Interstate 240 Thursday evening when a driver lost control of their vehicle after shots were fired, leaving one car slammed into a retaining wall.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 7:30 PM. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots before the driver, whose identity has not yet been released, slammed into the wall, causing significant damage to the vehicle.
Surveillance footage obtained from nearby businesses captured the dramatic moment, showing the vehicle swerving erratically before crashing. It is unclear how many shots were fired or what provoked the gunfire. Local authorities are actively investigating the shooting incident and have not yet made any arrests.
Emergency crews swiftly arrived on the scene to assist the driver, who sustained minor injuries. The driver was transported to a local hospital for evaluation but is expected to make a full recovery.
For motorists traveling along I-240, the scene of the crash created a temporary traffic nightmare, as emergency responders worked diligently to clear the wreckage and investigate the scene. The highway was temporarily closed in both directions but has since reopened.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. They encourage witnesses to contact the local police department as they seek to understand the circumstances surrounding this troubling incident.
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