NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred early Tuesday morning on I-40 Eastbound in Hermitage, prompting lane closures and emergency response.
The incident was reported around 3 a.m. and involved a fully engulfed sedan, an overturned garbage truck, and several other passenger vehicles. Authorities confirmed one person died at the scene.
Davidson County officials stated that I-40 East near exit 221 (Old Hickory Blvd) is closed, with traffic being diverted to exit 219 (Stewart's Ferry Pk). The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is on-site investigating the crash.