NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi has closed southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Brentwood. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
The collision was reported Wednesday around 9:30 a.m. near Old Hickory Boulevard, exit 74. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the semi, which was hauling steel, lost its load as a result of the crash.
Live video from TDOT:
The cab of the truck later caught fire. THP said the extent of injuries is unknown at this time.
Troopers said the wreck will take at least two hours to clear. The Tennessee Department of Transportation estimates the roadway won’t reopen until at least 1:30 p.m.
You can see from @myTDOT cameras that traffic is being detoured through @CityofBrentwood Please plan to avoid I-65 at Old Hickory Blvd for the next several hours as crews work to clean up debris. Brentwood Public Work crews are on the way to help clean up the road. pic.twitter.com/88tsMeFVCi
— Brentwood Police (@BTNPD) October 28, 2020
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