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Emergency crews responded to a single vehicle accident east of Knoxville Wednesday.

A vehicle traveling westbound on T-15 lost its driver’s side front tire while the vehicle was in motion. The car was able to move the side of the road, but traffic was still monitored by a firefighter while an occupant of the vehicle was check by emergency personnel.

Knoxville Fire and Rescue and the Knoxville Township Rural Fire Department responded to the call. No serious injuries were reported.

It’s believed the tire fell off due to loose lug nuts.