As a result of a landslide on the highway in Hawkins County, US state of Tennessee, one person was killed, another was injured, according to WVLT News.
Hawkins County Director of Emergency Situations reported that on Thursday morning a landslide knocked one car out of the way, the driver died instantly. Another person on another vehicle was injured and was taken to a local hospital, his condition is assessed as stable.
Residents of this area were evacuated as a precaution, as it is expected that even more precipitation will fall in this area.
Hawkins County Director of Emergency Situations reported that on Thursday morning a landslide knocked one car out of the way, the driver died instantly. Another person on another vehicle was injured and was taken to a local hospital, his condition is assessed as stable.
Residents of this area were evacuated as a precaution, as it is expected that even more precipitation will fall in this area.
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