Knoxville, TN (January 12, 2026) – Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after a motor vehicle crash late Sunday morning in East Knoxville. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. at the intersection of South Kyle St and Martin Luther King Jr Ave, prompting a swift multi-unit emergency response.
Dispatch audio confirmed that Quint Four, Rescue One, and Tanker One were among the units sent to the scene, where at least one vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon arrival, emergency personnel assessed the situation and provided aid to those injured in the crash. Paramedics treated victims at the site before coordinating transport to local medical facilities for continued care.
The crash caused temporary delays in the area as emergency crews managed patient care and vehicle clearance. The number of injured individuals and the severity of their conditions have not yet been officially confirmed.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the cause of the incident or contributing factors.
Our thoughts remain with those injured in Sunday’s crash, and we hope for their full recovery.
