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I-24 Reopens In Nashville After Semis Collide

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A portion of Interstate 24 has reopened in Nashville after two tractor trailers collided, causing one of them to jackknife and overturn.

The incident happened around 2 a.m. Thursday in westbound lanes between Old Hickory Boulevard and Briley Parkway.

Photos: Semis Collide, Close I-24W In Nashville

Two semis crashed and one of them flipped, spilling produce onto the interstate. A dumpster was brought to the scene and crews spent hours cleaning up the debris. 

One of the drivers was injured in the crash. Traffic was diverted onto Briley Parkway. The road finally reopened around 10:30 a.m.