Tractor-trailer fire shuts down I-24 West

Lanes have since reopened since the closure on Friday.
No injuries were reported, according to Smokey Barn News.
Published: May 19, 2023 at 4:05 PM CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Highway Patrol reported I-24 West closed at the Robertson/Montgomery County line on Friday due to a tractor-trailer fire.

THP reported the Tennessee Department of Transportation was on the scene at the Maxey Road Exit helping law enforcement reopen the road. Officials urged motorists to find alternate routes.

The crash was reported at around 3 p.m. on Friday and lanes have since reopened.

According to Smokey Barn News, this was the second time I-24 closed on Friday due to a crash. SBN also reported no injuries came from the tractor-trailer fire.

Tractor-trailer catches fire(Smokey Barn News)