Continuous Coverage BREAKING: Semi Carrying Pool Chemicals Wrecks Near ‘Boro

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A semi has overturned at I-24 and Epps Mills Road. The truck was carrying pool chemicals. We will continuously update the story as details come in on this page. REFRESH YOUR PAGE TO SEE UPDATES AS AVAILABLE:

  • 3:36 p.m. :
    3m3 minutes ago

    I-24: Crews are now planning on opening one lane eastbound at 4PM. One lane westbound is already open. Full roadway opening this evening.

  • 2:49 p.m.  

    I-24 closure: We have word that one lane on I-24 WB should be opening in the next 20 minutes or so. EB lanes still est. 4PM opening.

  • 1:52 p.m. : I-24 in Rutherford Co: The crash involved two TTs. The TT near the EB lanes was carrying sugar and the material will have to be offloaded.
  • 1:42 p.m. :  I-24 in Rutherford Co update – Currently our crews estimating a 4PM opening of I-24 EB. Still unknown for the westbound side.
  • 12:45 p.m. : Special statement from Rutherford County Schools
  • 12:30 p.m. : Firefighter report fire out…Buchanan residents ban is lifted…AVOID I-24
  • 9:05: REMA says could be another 6 Hours before cleanup and roadways re-open
  • 8:45 a.m. : The American Red Cross evacuation shelter has opened in Murfreesboro @ Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd.
  • 8:30 a.m. 

    I-24 closure in Rutherford/Coffee Co: Traffic is now being diverted in Beechgrove (MM 97) to 64 then 82 towards Bell Buckle

  •  8:15 a.m. 

    I 24 closed at 97mm and 84 MM

  • 8:00 a.m. :

    I-24 W in Rutherford Co Crash Overturned Tractor Trailer at MM 87 at 3:09 AM 12/14 est clear by 10 AM 12/14 (CT

  • UPDATED TRAFFIC MAP
  • 7:24 a.m.

    Rutherford Co I-24 Closure: Even w/ traffic control, Manchester Pike (US 41) is at full capacity in both directions, please avoid the area

  • 7:23 a.m.

    Rutherford County, troopers are working w/ other agencies to back the semi truck traffic off of I-24. We are backing them up to exit ramps.

  • 7:17 a.m. Rutherford County EMA Video from scene 
  • 6:45 a.m.The hazmat plume extends about a mile southward from the crash site. Winds from the north and northeast are spreading that plume southward.
  • Both Lanes of I-24 are CLOSED …For exact closure info click here and see our map
  • Bring pets inside …Turn off HVAC…Close windows
  • 6:30 a.m.: Buchanan Estates Now Being evacuated
  • Residents who live in Buchanan Estates off the 89-mile marker of Interstate 24 are asked to shelter in place because of chemicals from a tractor-trailer fire at the 87-mile marker. The chemicals are dangerous. Please stay in your house, watch your TV station or watch for a deputy to notify you when it’s OK to leave your home. Roads affected include Epps Mill Road, Miller Road, Capitol Way, Rankin Road and Aldridge Road and near the Dollar General store. Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies are in the area using a public address system to warn residents. Please beware and follow their instructions for your safety.
  • Statement from Rutherford County Schools
  • LIVE TRAFFIC MAP

 

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