Workers from Tennessee Towing of Powell pull a coal truck out of a ditch on Highway 95 near Bethel Valley Road on Friday afternoon.
A coal truck overturned on Highway 95 near Bethel Valley Road about noon Friday.
The truck ended up on its side and spilled coal in a ditch west of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The condition of the driver wasn’t immediately available. The Oak Ridge Police Department declined comment, saying an accident report would be available early next week.
Crews from Tennessee Towing of Powell arrived in three tow trucks at about 1 p.m. to pull the truck from the ditch. The Oak Ridge Fire Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol were also at the scene.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
Ellen Smith says
I saw the coal strewn along the side of the highway when I drove past later in the afternoon. Thanks for the report on what happened!
John Huotari says
You’re welcome.
Onslow West says
There is still quite a large amount of “coal” scattered alongside the road. Is it up for grabs?
John Huotari says
I don’t know the answer to that question, but I suspect the answer is no.
Onslow West says
Uh oh. Forget I asked that.