Westbound lanes of Interstate 40 has reopened in Dickson County after a fiery semi crash.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday near mile marker 171.
#NOW: Fiery semi crash has I-40WB shut down in Dickson Co. Appears to have been burning for hours. @NC5pic.twitter.com/XzqU5IVTkA
— Dan Kennedy (@NC5_DanKennedy) October 18, 2017
Troopers said one vehicle rear-ended another, causing it to leave the roadway, overturn in a ditch and catch fire.
The second vehicle came to rest on the shoulder and also caught fire.
PHOTOS: Fiery Crash Closes I-40 In Dickson County
Both drivers were hurt. The extent of their injuries was unknown.
One lane reopened around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
