Kingsport, TN (January 17, 2026) – A crash involving injuries was reported Saturday along Interstate 81 in the Kingsport area. The incident occurred near mile marker 60 and is being treated as a 10-46 accident with injury, according to local dispatch reports.
Emergency crews responded to the scene to assist those involved in the collision. While details on the number of vehicles and victims have not yet been released, at least one person sustained injuries and received medical attention. The severity of injuries remains unconfirmed.
Officials warned that the crash may cause traffic congestion in the area as responders work to secure the scene and conduct an investigation. Drivers traveling through this section of I-81 may experience delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes where possible.
Our thoughts are with those injured in this incident, and we wish them a safe and swift recovery.
