A car collided with bicyclists on a highway, resulting in fatalities. Preliminary reports indicate two deaths and several injuries. Medical helicopters were dispatched to the scene to transport the injured to hospitals.

The incident occurred on a state route and the roadway was closed. First responders and authorities are working at the scene, advising drivers to use alternative routes.

Further information about the crash, including the circumstances surrounding the incident, can be found through official sources, such as the Tennessee Highway Patrol or Ballad Health, which released a statement regarding the accident involving cyclists from a university.