Accident happened just before 8:30 a.m. in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Emergency crews are working a fatal accident in Knox County that has claimed the life of at least one person and is disrupting traffic.
According to Knox County authorities and WRIL radio, a short time before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, emergency responders responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 229 four miles from Highway 25E in Knox County. One individual has died, according to the report.
Bailey Switch Fire Department, Knox County EMS, Knox County Sheriff’s Department and Kentucky State Police have responded.
The roadway will be shutdown for some time as the investigation continues.