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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