RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN : 1 person killed in crash and fire involving cattle-hauling semi on I-24 in Rutherford Co. on Friday, 9th October, 2020

One person has died in a tractor-trailer crash and fire on Interstate 24 westbound heading toward Nashville just before 6 p.m. Friday night.

According to Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, the crash happened at mile marker 72 between Interstate 840 and Almaville Road. Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue were called to the scene to extinguish the fire.

The tractor-trailer was hauling cattle, which deputies are working to corral.

Sheriff’s Sergeant David Alford said one lane is reopened but drivers should expect significant delays while Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers investigate. TDOT estimates the road will be cleared by midnight.

Drivers are encouraged to take U.S. Highway 41/Highway 70 South as an alternate route.

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