Nashville, TN – A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 North led to a major traffic disruption in Tennessee Tuesday evening, causing a full closure of the highway. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the accident occurred at mile marker 33 in Marshall County around 6:30 p.m.
Erin Zeigler, a regional communications officer for TDOT, confirmed through social media that all lanes of the interstate were blocked due to the crash, which also impacted the neighboring Giles County area. Zeigler reported that the scene would not be fully cleared until approximately 10 p.m., creating significant delays for commuters traveling through the area.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has been actively investigating the incident. A spokesperson for THP stated that a detour had been established at mile marker 32, allowing drivers to bypass the closure while authorities continued their work at the crash site. However, no further details about the crash or the cause of the incident have been made available at this time.
Motorists are advised to use caution and follow posted detour signs if traveling through the affected area.
