Crash Slows Traffic On I-40W During Morning Commute

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Traffic was backed up on Wednesday morning after a crash involving two semi trucks on Interstate 40 westbound.

The crash happened around 6 a.m. Wednesday at Fesslers Lane.

Sky 5 HD showed a tractor trailer had been rear-ended by a box truck in the westbound lanes. The cab of the box truck was smashed in. At least one other car and a motorcycle were also stopped.

There was no word on injuries.

Emergency crews were blocking the two left eastbound lanes, but that was cleared by 7:30 a.m.

All westbound lanes were re-opened by 8:15 a.m.

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