I-24 Crash causes Major Traffic problem

Crash scene photo by Barry West

Crash scene photo by Barry West

An accident on Interstate 24 on Thursday around 2pm tied traffic up for around 12 hours. This was a one vehicle crash at the Exit 105 on ramp eastbound. The 18-wheeler was driven by 63-year-old Jack Vanankum, from Ontario, Canada.
The accident was not completely cleared until early Friday morning.
According to a spokesman with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Vanankum was injured in the accident and taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries are unknown.