Interstate 40 Reopens in Nashville After Hazmat Incident
TL;DR
Interstate 40 in Nashville was closed in both directions after a semi-truck carrying low-grade radioactive waste caught fire, causing traffic backups for miles. The Nashville Fire Department reported that no hazardous levels were detected, and the waste was isolated to its packaging. Eastbound lanes have since reopened, but westbound lanes remained closed for an extended period, with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency setting up a command post to investigate.
- I-40 reopens in Nashville after semi hauling radioactive waste catches fire WSMV 4
- I-40 westbound in West Nashville reopens after vehicle fire WKRN News 2
- I-40 westbound lanes reopened near exit 201 for vehicle fire Tennessean
- I-40 reopens in Nashville following semi fire carrying radioactive waste WZTV
- US: Residual congestion likely on Interstate 40 in Nashville, Tenn., after hazmat incident prompts authorities to briefly close lanes Feb. 5 Crisis24
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