Motorists in Wilson County faced delays and detours this morning due to a wreck involving a semi-truck, which resulted in the closure of East Division Street at Clemmons Road. Local authorities closed the road to clear the wreckage and ensure safety, has since reopened, as announced in a social media post from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office.
The incident led to significant traffic disruptions, prompting law enforcement to advise drivers to use alternate routes during the closure. A detour was set up at Old Lebanon Dirt Road, connecting East Division and North Mt. Juliet Road. Despite the delays, the roadway was cleared and reopened for travel by 3:00 a.m. "Please be advised that East Division Street at Clemmons Road is closed indefinitely due to a wreck involving a semi-truck," the Wilson County Sheriff's Office originally posted, alerting the public of the situation mere hours before it was resolved.
As is standard procedure, the details of the wreck are being investigated and will be shared with the public pending the outcome of said investigation. In the meantime, the Wilson County Sheriff's Office continues to caution drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic laws to reduce the risk of further incidents.
