On December 29th, 2008 at 21:03, the Johnson City Fire Department responded two Fire engines and a Shift Commander vehicle to a Motor Vehicle Incident on I-26. At approximately 9 pm an Averett Express freight truck struck a low hanging fiber optic cable crossing I-26 W, near exit 15. The windshield of the truck was damaged and the driver was transported to the JCMCH for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. East and West bound traffic was stopped for several minutes. Authorities stated that repair cost for the fiber optic cable would be in the thousands of dollars.
Lt. Robert C. Johnson
Johnson City Fire Department
Fire Station Five
205 Broyles Drive
Johnson City, TN 37601
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