NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three people were injured in a crash that has closed a portion of Interstate 40 in West Nashville Friday morning.
The crash happened in the westbound lanes near miler marker 202 around 12:15 a.m.
At least three people were injured in the crash but the extent of their injuries was not released. Two went to TriStar Skyline Medical Center while the third went to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
The crash involved a tractor-trailer and a disabled vehicle, both of which crashed into the median and the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s electronic sign gantry.
The infrastructure will have to be examined by inspectors, according to TDOT.
It is not known when the roadway will fully reopen to traffic.
TDOT reported the tractor-trailer was hauling 40,000 pounds of car parts, which now must be offloaded.
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