Fiery crash closes I-24 in Grundy County

The crash involved at least one semi and emergency crews closed all lanes of traffic early Wednesday morning.
A fiery crash involving two semi-trucks shut down I-24 early Wednesday morning in Grundy County.
By Tony Garcia
Published: Apr. 17, 2024 at 5:39 AM CDT|Updated: Apr. 17, 2024 at 9:57 AM CDT
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MONTEAGLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Emergency crews were sent to work a major crash on the interstate in Monteagle early Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred just before 5 a.m. on I-24 near Trussell Creek and involved multiple vehicles. One caught fire in the shoulder and fire crews were forced to shut down the interstate in both directions. As of 6 a.m., traffic was backed up miles toward

It is unknown if anyone was injured.

The interstate was closed until around 8 a.m. when one lane opened in each direction.

Daylight shows the aftermath of a crash that resulted in one semi catching fire.
Daylight shows the aftermath of a crash that resulted in one semi catching fire.(TDOT)

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