On Tuesday evening, a car overturned on Interstate 24 East causing significant disruptions, Clarksville police reported. Authorities are currently at the scene of the accident at Mile Marker 8 below an overpass where a vehicle was turned on its side. Efforts are underway to remove the vehicle's occupants, with WSMV detailing that "crews are on the scene of an injury wreck."

As a consequence of the crash, eastbound I-24 traffic has been rerouted. Vehicles are being diverted onto the Exit 8 off-ramp, then allowed to cross Rossview Rd. and re-enter I-24 Eastbound, according to a report by FOX17. Motorists are encouraged to find alternative passages until the incident has been resolved. The disruption to traffic flow comes just as commuters are heading home, many likely unprepared for the unexpected delay.

No details regarding the condition of the individuals involved in the crash have been released as of this time. The precise circumstances leading to the accident are still unclear. However, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has taken charge of the investigation. In an official communication, the Clarksville Police Department emphasized their current focus on handling the situation and deferred all further inquiries to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Local authorities are advising travelers in the Clarksville area to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. The full extent of the closure’s impact on local traffic is yet to be quantified. Still, with a major thoroughfare like I-24 affected, knock-on delays can be expected throughout the surrounding roads. The Clarksville Police Department has shared an alert via Facebook, stating, "Eastbound traffic is being diverted onto the Exit 8 off-ramp and then are allowing traffic to cross Rossview Rd. and get right back onto I-24 Eastbound."