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Driver injured by tire that exploded in his face during a roadside walk-around

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:05 PM CST

A truck driver was transported to the hospital after one of his truck tires exploded in his face as he inspected it on the side of Interstate 40. 

The incident happened late last week at about 2:!5 a.m. Thursday, April 3rd in Lenoir City, Tennessee. 

According to 10 News, a truck driver hauling liquid laundry soap was heading east on I-40 near mile marker 364 when he pulled over onto the shoulder to inspect the trailer for an unspecified reason.