I-24 West reopens at Exit 43 after deadly crash

Update: Fatal crash investigators were on scene earlier, and authorities confirmed one person died. As of now, all lanes have reopened and traffic is moving normally through the area.

A crash on I-24 Westbound at mile marker 43 shut down the interstate Thursday evening, according to TDOT.

This was a separate incident from the earlier crash near I-24 and Briley Parkway. The closure impacted the northern I-24/I-65 interchange, affecting traffic headed toward Clarksville.

You can follow the TDOT SmartWay cameras to monitor current traffic conditions around I-24 and Exit 43.

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