On Monday afternoon, emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle collision that ignited a fire along Interstate 65. The incident took place at approximately 3:16 p.m. on August 11, specifically at the 43-mile marker in Maury County.
Units that responded to the scene included Engines 21 and 30, as well as Rescue 21. Upon their arrival, crews discovered a vehicle that was completely engulfed in flames, with the fire beginning to spread into the median area. Fortunately, the fire was swiftly brought under control, and reports indicated that only minor injuries were sustained in the incident.
As the emergency teams were preparing to clear the area, an unexpected situation arose when a trooper from the Tennessee Highway Patrol encountered a flat tire. Fortunately, personnel from Rescue 21, along with a worker from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, stepped in to assist with the tire change, enabling the trooper to resume their patrol duties.
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