Chattanooga, TN (January 14, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash in Chattanooga late Tuesday morning left a woman injured and temporarily trapped inside her vehicle, prompting a joint response from emergency medical and fire crews. The collision occurred near the intersection of E Main St and E 16th St shortly before noon.
According to reports from the scene, the crash involved a red Ford Escape and a white Honda Accord. A 61-year-old woman in the Honda sustained injuries and was unable to exit the vehicle due to the driver’s side door being heavily damaged in the impact. First responders quickly coordinated with EMS and fire personnel to assist the woman, who was experiencing rib pain. While she was not fully entrapped, responders noted she could not safely exit the vehicle without assistance.
Fire crews were dispatched to provide access support, and EMS personnel began treating the injured woman while also evaluating others at the scene. The extent of injuries to other individuals, if any, has not been released.
The crash caused delays on E Main St as crews worked to assist the victim and safely clear the vehicles. Authorities continue to investigate the events leading up to the collision and have not released additional information at this time.
Our thoughts are with the woman injured in this crash, and we hope she makes a full and swift recovery.
