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A bridge strike on Interstate 35 is causing traffic delays for drivers. A bridge strike happens when a vehicle or load hits an overpass, often forcing lane closures while crews inspect the structure for damage. Officials are working to clear the scene and assess whether the bridge is safe, with commuters advised to expect slowdowns or seek alternate routes until the roadway fully reopens.
- 2Tennessee attempted murder suspect arrested after I-20 chase▼Wanted Tennessee attempted murder suspect arrested after I-20 chase ends
A suspect wanted for attempted murder in Tennessee has been arrested after a vehicle chase along Interstate 20 ended, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The pursuit, which played out on a major highway near the Georgia area, concluded with the suspect taken into custody. Few further details about the chase or the original charges have been released at this stage.
- 3Highway Shootings Surged During Pandemic, Analysis Finds●Interstate highway shootings surged during pandemic, ABC News analysis shows
An ABC News analysis finds that shootings on interstate highways surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report points to a wider rise in gun violence in the United States over the pandemic period, when traffic volumes fell but gun deaths climbed. Officials and researchers have cited increased firearm purchases and strained community services as possible contributing factors.