I-40 East in West Nashville reopens after crash involving tractor trailer

Ethan Illers

May 22, 2024 at 8:03 PM·1 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – I-40 Eastbound near Sawyer Brown Road in West Nashville has reopened after a crash involving a tractor trailer.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) said the crash happened at around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 22.

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The eastbound lanes of I-40 were closed while crews work to clear the crash.

The road has since reopened.

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