Memphis, TN (January 22, 2026) – A crash with reported injuries took place Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Poplar Ave and S Prescott St in Memphis, prompting a rapid response from local fire and rescue teams. The collision occurred at approximately 2:13 p.m. on January 21, 2026, and involved multiple vehicles.
Paramedics and fire crews provided immediate assistance to those injured in the crash, treating individuals for a variety of injuries sustained in the impact. At least one person required transport for additional medical care, though the total number of those hurt has not yet been confirmed.
The crash caused delays at the busy Midtown intersection, where traffic was temporarily rerouted while responders secured the area and cleared damaged vehicles from the roadway. The conditions leading up to the incident remain under investigation by Memphis authorities, who are working to determine contributing factors and gather further details.
No names or identifying information have been released as of this report. Officials are expected to review nearby surveillance footage and interview witnesses as part of their ongoing investigation.
Our thoughts are with those injured in this collision, and we hope for a full recovery for everyone involved.
