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Injuries and Road Closures Reported After Traffic Accident on New Highway 68 in Madisonville

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Published on June 09, 2025
Injuries and Road Closures Reported After Traffic Accident on New Highway 68 in MadisonvilleSource: Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A recent traffic mishap in Madisonville has led to injuries and road closures. The Madisonville Police Department – TN issued a statement over social media, alerting residents of an accident that took place at 6:15 p.m. last Saturday. The collision occurred on New Highway 68 near Old Tellico Highway, causing a portion of the road to be shut down temporarily.

According to the Madisonville Police Department's Facebook post, emergency personnel were called to the scene, and drivers were advised to take different routes for their safety. Traffic disruptions are expected, as authorities manage the aftermath of the incident. The details of the injuries or the cause of the accident were not immediately released.