Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-75 Near Georgia-Tennessee Border: Authorities Respond

The Tennessee Highway Patrol attended to a severe, multivehicle accident on Interstate 75 close to the Tennessee-Georgia border on Sunday, reporting that multiple people died.

The accident included six cars and a semi-truck, with authorities stating that two of the vehicles were engulfed in flames following the collision.

The overall death toll has not been disclosed yet.

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The accident took place in East Ridge, Tennessee, which is a suburb of Chattanooga.

The East Ridge Police Department stated, "First responders focused on saving lives and conducted several rescues."

By 6:45 p.m., all patients had been moved to a nearby medical facility.

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The Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, and Tennessee Highway Patrol were called to provide assistance at the location, according to authorities.

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