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Driver airlifted after crash with Tattnall County school bus; no students injured
By Aisha Patel
Savannah police cruisers struck during traffic stop on I-516
Tara Nguyen
Tara Nguyen
Reporter · Savannah, GA
Tara Nguyen is an experienced community reporter, with a focus on social justice and grassroots movements in Savannah, having worked for the Savannah Tribune for 5 years. She earned her degree from Georgia State University and is passionate about amplifying the voices of those often overlooked in the media.
More from Tara →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM · 1 min read
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 11/6/2026 AT 5 a.m.] Roads reopened along I-516 near Veterans Parkway and Lynes Parkway heading toward DeRenne Avenue.[ORIGINAL STORY] Multiple lanes are closed along I-516 Thursday after a car struck multiple police cruisers during an active traffic stop, authorities confirmed.According to the Savannah Police Department, officers were conducting a traffic stop along the highway when another driver hit their police vehicles.Officials say EMS transported an officer and the detained individual to a local hospital for treatment. Both have non-life-threatening injuries.Traffic remains blocked near Veterans Parkway and Lynes Parkway heading toward DeRenne Avenue as emergency personnel and investigators work the scene.Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.This is a developing story. Stick with WTOC for updates.
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