Semi Truck Fire with Radioactive Waste Prompts I-40 Reopening
TL;DR
A semi-truck carrying radioactive waste caught fire near exit 240A and I-40 W in Nashville, causing the closure of I-40 West for several hours. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has since reopened both eastbound and westbound traffic. The Nashville Fire Department worked to cover the truck with tarp and move it to clear the lane, and inspections were conducted to ensure the truck's safety for continued travel.
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