News Summary
An overturned semi truck at the I-24 and I-40 split in Nashville has led to significant traffic disruptions this morning. Hauling electrical parts, the truck caused diesel fuel to leak, prompting Hazmat crews to contain the spill. The driver sustained minor injuries and traffic backups extended as emergency responders worked to clear the scene.
Nashville—An overturned semi truck at the Interstate 24 and Interstate 40 split in Davidson County has caused major traffic disruptions this morning. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on July 11, when the truck, traveling eastbound on I-40, left the roadway. After descending an embankment, the semi landed on the westbound lanes, resulting in a serious traffic hazard.
The truck was reportedly hauling electrical parts, including transformers, at the time of the accident. Additionally, approximately 150 gallons of diesel fuel leaked from the vehicle, prompting a response from the Nashville Fire Department’s Hazmat crews to contain the spill.
The driver of the semi was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and although the situation was under control, significant traffic backups ensued as emergency responders worked at the scene. Diversions were implemented at the I-24 westbound junction to manage the congestion. Furthermore, the I-65 South ramp was also closed due to the ongoing incident.
Initial estimates indicated that the clearing of the crash would be complete by noon; however, this timeline was later extended to 3 p.m. due to the extensive mess left behind. As of 1:50 p.m., one lane of traffic was reopened by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in an effort to alleviate the bottlenecks created by the crash.
The site of the accident was near mile marker 211, in close proximity to Nissan Stadium and the Fesslers Lane exits. Investigators are continuing to look into the cause of the crash, although the preliminary details highlight the severity and impact of this incident on Nashville’s morning commute.
Traffic on the eastbound lanes of I-40 was also partially closed during the incident, adding to the delays experienced by commuters and travelers in the area.
This event is a reminder of the serious risks associated with large cargo vehicles on busy highways, as well as the implications for commuting and transport in urban environments. Authorities will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
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Additional Resources
- WSMV: Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Down I-24/I-40 Junction Nashville
- Wikipedia: Traffic Accident
- WKRN: Truck Crash Closes I-40/I-24 in Downtown Nashville
- Google Search: Nashville truck crash news
- Tennessean: Nashville Interstate 40 West Closed at Interstate 24 After Semi Crash
- Google Scholar: Traffic Accident
- WKRN Video: Truck Crash Closes I-40/I-24 in Downtown Nashville
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Traffic Accidents
- WSMV: Semi Crash Near Downtown Nashville
- Google News: Nashville traffic accidents
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