I-24 east reopens after wreck halts traffic for nearly 2 hours in Rutherford County, TDOT reports
Interstate 24 eastbound was shut down for nearly two hours Thursday following an 8-vehicle wreck involving a semi-truck near the Waldron Road exit in Rutherford County.
An 8-vehicle crash involving a semi truck on I-24 east just inside Rutherford County is causing MNPD officers to divert traffic onto Old Hickory Boulevard. The interstate is expected to be shut down much of the afternoon. pic.twitter.com/LnbUIbWKJm
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 7, 2022
The wreck was first reported around noon, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the wreck. According to a preliminary investigation by THP, there were three injuries, but the extent of the injuries was not immediately known. All four lanes were reopened around 2 p.m.
Traffic alert! Troopers are on the scene of a multi vehicle crash on I-24 eastbound at the 64 mile marker in Rutherford County. All lanes are blocked. pic.twitter.com/AY75gh3V9X
— THPNashville (@THPNashville) April 7, 2022
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Reach reporter Molly Davis at mdavis2@gannett.com or on Twitter @mollym_davis.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: I-24 east shut down by wreck near Waldron Road exit in Rutherford Co.
