Chattanooga, TN (January 8, 2026) – Emergency responders in Chattanooga were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to a traffic collision with injuries at the intersection of St Elmo Ave and W 31st St. The crash occurred around 4:40 p.m. and resulted in injury reports that prompted a full emergency medical response.
Medics and fire crews arrived at the scene to assist individuals hurt in the collision. While the total number of injured victims has not been confirmed, responders provided treatment for a variety of injuries sustained in the incident. The crash involved multiple vehicles, leading to congestion in the surrounding area as emergency teams worked to secure the scene.
The intersection of St Elmo Ave and W 31st St was partially blocked during the response, contributing to localized traffic delays. Authorities remained on-site to investigate the circumstances of the crash and are currently working to determine any contributing factors, such as driver behavior or visibility conditions at the time of the collision.
We extend our best wishes to those injured and hope for their swift and full recovery.
