NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Update 10:30 a.m.:
All lanes have reopened.
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The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said a deadly multi-vehicle crash happened on I-40 EB in the Hermitage area this morning, causing a portion of the interstate to remain closed at this time.
Metro Police is on the scene of the multi-vehicle crash. According to officials, the crash was reported around 3 a.m. The crash involved a fully engulfed sedan, an overturned garbage truck, and multiple other passenger vehicles.
Police said one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Davidson County officials said I-40 eastbound near exit 221 (Old Hickory Blvd) is closed due to the crash. Traffic is being diverted to exit 219 (Stewart's Ferry Pk).
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