Two reportedly killed in a crash along I-24 WB in Cheatham County

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — I-24 Westbound in Cheatham is closed due to a deadly crash early Friday.

According to Smokey Barn News, it's believed to be a wrong-way driver that crashed head-on with another vehicle.

One person from each vehicle has died.

There are diversions at 24 W exit 31 and W on-ramp with clearance estimated at around 10 a.m.

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