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The crash scene at Chelsea Avenue near North Hollywood Street

Woman dead, 3 others seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on Chelsea Avenue

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

A woman is dead and three other victims are seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on Chelsea Avenue Thursday evening, police say.

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The ribbon cutting at a new parking lot along I-40 in West Memphis

Expanded parking along I-40 to add convenience for truckers in West Memphis

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT

By Jacob Gallant

The newly-expanded lot is on I-40 westbound, just west of mile marker 275.

Traffic

Several in critical condition after ‘major accident’ on Hernando de Soto bridge

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 9:50 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Several people are in critical condition at Regional One Hospital after a multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler on the Hernando de Soto bridge Monday afternoon.

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Multi-vehicle crash on I-240 near Perkins

Multi-vehicle crash causes traffic delay on I-240 near Perkins Road

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:16 AM CDT

By Rose Johnson

A multi-vehicle crash is causing major traffic delays on Saturday morning.

Traffic

Crash shuts down lanes on I-240 near Lamar

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:49 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

A multi-vehicle crash is causing major traffic delays on Thursday morning.

Traffic

Two-vehicle crash causes traffic delay on I-240

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 7:07 AM CDT

By Rose Johnson

A single-vehicle crash caused a traffic delay on Saturday morning on I-240 and Getwell Road.

Traffic

2 seriously injured in Oakhaven crash, traffic delayed

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Memphis police are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash at East Shelby Drive and Chevron Road.

Traffic

Multi-vehicle crash causing traffic delays on I-55 bridge

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:05 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

West Memphis commuters traveling to Memphis will experience traffic this morning.

Traffic

Multi-vehicle crash causes traffic delay on I-240

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:24 AM CDT

By Rose Johnson

A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic delays on I-240 at the Bill Morris Parkway exit on Tuesday morning.

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The scene of the crash at Canada Road and Beverle Rivera Drive

Crash involving school bus delays traffic in Lakeland

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

A crash involving a school bus has delayed traffic in Lakeland.

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4 hurt, including 3 minors in Whitehaven crash

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Three minors and one adult are in the hospital after a crash in Whitehaven Thursday afternoon.

Traffic

Mt. Moriah exit ramp closed after police pursuit crash

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 4:56 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Traffic was congested at I-240 Westbound near Mount Moriah Road Tuesday afternoon following a police pursuit crash at the exit ramp, police say.

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Locals concerned about speeding after two overnight crashes in Orange Mound

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 7:38 AM CDT

By Sydney Gray and Tylen Daniels

A high speed crash sent multiple people to the hospital including a child, with a fatal crash happening overnight less than a mile away.

Traffic

Multivehicle crash on I-240 causes delays in traffic

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT

By Joel Griffin Moore

A multivehicle crash has postponed traffic and closed lanes on Interstate 240.

Traffic

Overturned semi shuts down lanes on Lamar Ave.

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Northbound lanes on Lamar Avenue at Davidson Road are closed after an 18-wheeler overturned on the roadway Monday afternoon.

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Suspect charged after carjacking, shots fired at MPD officer ends in I-55 crash

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

The Southaven Police Department says a man is in custody after leading police on a chase from Memphis to Southaven after allegedly carjacking a vehicle and shooting at an MPD officer Monday evening.

Traffic

Multi-vehicle crash causes delay on I-40

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Traffic was congested on I-40 Westbound near the I-240 junction due to a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.

Traffic

RV crash causes traffic delay on I-40

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

An RV crash congested traffic on I-40 Westbound near Canada Road Wednesday afternoon.

Traffic

MPD shut down lanes on I-40 due to crash

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 8:55 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

Memphis Police Department closed all westbound lanes of traffic on Friday morning.

Traffic

Overturned truck causing traffic delays on I-40

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 7:02 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

It is unclear if there are any injuries.

Traffic

Lanes blocked on I-240 due to flooding

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:17 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

Flooding on the interstate is causing the Memphis Police Department to block lanes on Friday morning.

Traffic

Inspection of Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge to cause lane closures

Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT

By Action News 5 Staff

The next phase of inspection for this bridge will occur this summer according to ARDOT.

Traffic

Car crash caused major traffic delay on I-240

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 8:55 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

The car crash caused traffic for more than one hour beginning at 7:39 a.m. on Thursday.

Traffic

Car crashes into MPD vehicle on I-240, causes traffic delay

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 7:50 AM CDT

By Rose Johnson

Memphis Police Department is investigating a car crashing into an officer’s patrol vehicle.

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MLGW restores power to 98% of customers following severe storms

Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 11:14 AM CDT

By Tylen Daniels

Once infrastructure and school repairs are complete, MLGW says they will be able to move on to neighborhood and individual outages.

Traffic

Wynne takes severe damage from storms, how you can help

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT

By Action News 5 Staff

There is no information on when they will re-open.

Traffic

Covington takes heavy damage from storms: How you can help

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 9:59 AM CDT

By Rose Johnson

After severe weather ripped through the Mid-South on Friday, multiple roads are closed in Covington, TN, according to Covington Police Department.

Traffic

Traffic blocked on I-55 bridge due to multi-vehicle crash

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Tennessee-bound traffic is blocked on the I-55 bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.

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Traffic backed up after crash involving school bus on I-240

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:51 PM CDT

By Joel Griffin Moore

There is a multi-vehicle crash on I-240 Eastbound near Sam Cooper Boulevard involving a school bus.

Traffic

Car crash causes traffic delay on I-40

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:31 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

The multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-40 at Hollywood at 5:49 a.m.

Traffic

Car crash causes traffic delay on Highway 385

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:01 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

Two of three westbound lanes are blocked causing a 20-minute delay.

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Man dead after shooting on I-40

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:44 AM CDT

By Rose Johnson

Memphis Police Department responded to a shooting on I-40 east and Chelsea Avenue that left one man dead on Sunday morning.

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SCSO investigating critical multi-vehicle crash on Egypt Central Rd.

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:23 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Three women, including one juvenile, are in the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash in the Egypt area.

Traffic

Car crash causes traffic on I-40

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:51 AM CDT

By Myracle Evans

A car crash on Interstate 40 is causing backed-up traffic on Wednesday morning.

Traffic

Lane closed on I-55 S in DeSoto Co. due to bridge repair

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin

Only one lane of traffic is open on I-55 Southbound near Goodman Road as MDOT crews work to repair a portion of the Horn Lake Creek bridge.

Traffic

Bridge inspection closes lanes on I-40 under I-240

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:36 AM CDT

By Action News 5 Staff

The inspection is expected to take place Sunday morning from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Traffic

Overturned tractor trailer stops traffic on I-240

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT

By Tylen Daniels

Due to the accident, traffic on I-240 has been closed to one lane for a unspecific amount of time, TDOT said.

Traffic

I-55 lanes reopened following police incident

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:44 PM CST

By Region 8 Newsdesk

ARDOT said the incident had forced the closure of all lanes.

Traffic

Lanes blocked on Hwy 385 due to car crash

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:32 AM CST

By Myracle Evans

The crash occurred around 6 a.m. on Thursday morning.

Traffic

MPD: 4 injured including 2 juveniles after two-vehicle crash in Oakhaven

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST

By Rose Johnson

Memphis Police Department issued a traffic alert for roads in Oakhaven due to a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning.

Traffic

Traffic congested on I-240 due to multi-vehicle crash

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 8:08 PM CST

By Lydian Kennin

Traffic is congested at I-240 Eastbound, just past Airways Boulevard, following a three-vehicle accident.

Traffic

Man leaves Family Dollar in stolen car after shoplifting, says police

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:48 PM CST

By Myracle Evans

Memphis Police Department is searching for a man who stole merchandise from a store on Tuesday.

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Pedestrian killed on I-240

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:54 AM CST

By Myracle Evans

All westbound lanes are blocked, causing traffic delays for drivers.

Traffic

1 dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-240, traffic heavily congested

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 4:01 PM CST

By Lydian Kennin

First responders are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-240 Northbound just south of South Parkway, where traffic is heavily congested all the way down to the I-55/I-240 junction.

Traffic

Driver killed after crashing into pole

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 10:36 AM CST

By Myracle Evans and Rose Johnson

A driver was killed in a crash in Whitehaven on Monday morning.

Traffic

Traffic blocked on I-40 following multi-vehicle crash

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 3:48 PM CST

By Lydian Kennin

Traffic is blocked at I-40 Westbound near Jackson Avenue following a multi-vehicle crash.

Traffic

1 person injured after pedestrian hit on Sycamore View

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 8:41 AM CST

By Myracle Evans

Drivers can take Summer Avenue as an alternate route.

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Southaven mayor provides update on Getwell Road widening project

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST

By Lydian Kennin

Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite has provided an update to the Getwell Road widening project Wednesday.

Traffic

MPD: Man injured in multi-vehicle accident on Shelby Drive

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:06 PM CST

By Rose Johnson

Memphis Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle accident that left one man injured on Tuesday night, according to police.

Traffic

Riverside Drive will close until July for construction on Tom Lee Park

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST

By Rose Johnson

Memphis River Parks Partnership has announced that Riverside Drive will be closed to through traffic from Georgia Avenue to Union Avenue beginning on Feb. 22 and lasting through July 1.