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I-55 traffic back to normal in Memphis after driver crashes into overpass, raining down debris on the highway

TDOT said at least two lanes of I-55 near S. Third Street were closed as crews worked to clear the busy highway of debris.
Credit: TDOT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Traffic leaving downtown Memphis on I-55 was at a standstill Monday as crews worked to clear debris in the road from a car crashing into the overpass, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) said.

According to TDOT, a vehicle crashed into the S. Third Street overpass on I-55 south around 2:39 p.m. Monday. 

Two lanes of southbound traffic, as well as the entry ramp on S. Third Street, were blocked as crews work to clear debris.

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