Deadly crash with several vehicles blocks all lanes to the north on the I-75 on Sunday afternoon

Hamilton County, Tenn. – Update (9 p.m.):

The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed that the crash was fatal.

At this point it is unclear how many people who are involved in the crash have died.

The agency said that she was working on the investigation with the police department of East Ridge.

Update (7:45 p.m.):

Six cars and a tractor trailer were involved in the crash, confirmed East Ridge Police Department (ERPD).

According to the ERPD, two vehicles were set on fire.

ERPD said everyone involved was taken to the hospital until 6.45 p.m.

The drivers are currently encouraged to avoid the area because the crews continue the clean -up work.

The traffic was derived from the I-75 to the north to exit 1, said ERPD.

Update (6:40 p.m.):

At least a minor was brought north to the north due to a fiery crash against the I-75, said the East Ridge Police Department (ERPD).

According to the ERPD, a total of seven or eight vehicles were involved in the crash, with some serious injuries being reported.

ERPD confirmed that a semi-sip is one of the vehicles involved.

According to the ERPD, vehicle fires were also reported.

EARLIER:

We are working on learning more about a crash with several vehicles on the I-75 to the north on Sunday near the Tennessee Welcome Center.

According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDot), the crash at Milkarker 1.2 occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m.

The agency said that all lanes to the north are currently blocked.

We will update this story with further information as soon as it is available.

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