The accident occurred around 10:50PM Preliminary reports…
Smokey Barn News
Tuesday September 23, 2014
Orlinda Area, Robertson County Tenn.
Head-On Accident I-65 North 2 LifeFlight’s Called
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An accident has occurred on I65 North at the 117 mile marker. The accident occurred around 10:50PM Tuesday.
Preliminary reports are that a vehicle was traveling South in the Northbound lane heading the wrong way on Interstate-65 and impacted another vehicle head on.
We have also heard that there is vehicle entrapment and possible a vehicle fire and 2 LifeFlight helicopters have been called..
Officials estimate three patients This accident will likely close I65 South North for several hours.
Suggested route is Hwy 31W. Stay with Smokey for updates..
UPDATE: 11:08PM Crews are preparing to land LifeFlight helicopters.
UPDATE: 11:23PM LifeFlight helicopter ONE is On The Ground.
UPDATE: 11:41PM LifeFlight helicopter TWO just landed.
UPDATE: 11:57PM Both LifeFlight helicopter’s have left the scene.
UPDATE: 12:10PM Officials estimate both lanes will be closed until about 1:ooAM
UPDATE: 12:51PM Freeway in now OPEN.
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Cathy is my mother in law. Your information is correct. Please continue to offer prayers for healing and strength.
I think two of the accident victims are my friends, who were heading to Kentucky for a high school 50th class reunion. First names are Joy and Kathy. If anyone knows anything new about this, please let me know. Thank you.