Knoxville, TN (January 9, 2026) – An accident involving injuries was reported on Thursday morning near a busy commercial stretch of Kingston Pike in Knoxville. The crash occurred close to the Chick-fil-A restaurant near the intersection of Kingston Pike, Cheshire Dr, and Morrill Rd, drawing a response from Squad 20 and other units shortly after 9:20 a.m.
Responders arrived quickly and began assisting those hurt in the collision. While the exact number of individuals involved and the severity of their injuries have not been released, those on scene worked to care for the injured and secure the area. Traffic in the vicinity was impacted as first responders operated on Pack Channel 6 to coordinate the response.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the events that led up to the collision. More details may become available as the inquiry proceeds.
We extend our thoughts to those affected and wish everyone involved a full and speedy recovery.
