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Amish buggy reportedly destroyed by semi-truck on Tennessee roadway
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Caleb Wethington , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The buggy was destroyed in the incident, which happened near the 64 bypass and Robertson Road.
A crash involving a semi-truck and an Amish buggy occurred on a Tennessee roadway. The buggy was destroyed in the incident, which happened near the 64 bypass and Robertson Road. Fortunately, the Amish family survived the crash.
The Lawrence County Executive is seeking public assistance to help the family. Specifically, a horse trailer is needed to transport the family's horse. Further details about the incident and the ongoing efforts to support the family are available from local news sources, including WSMV 4 News.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A crash involving a semi-truck and an Amish buggy occurred on a Tennessee roadway. The buggy was destroyed in the incident, which happened near the 64 bypass and Robertson Road. Fortunately, the…
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