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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.
A semi fire carrying low grade radioactive waste shut down westbound lanes of I-40 near White Bridge Road in Nashville. The Nashville Fire Department responded to the scene and reported that the hazardous material was isolated to its packaging, with no injuries reported. After the decontamination process, the lanes have been reopened and the scene is being turned over to Tennessee Department of Transportation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Tennessee EMA for further inspections.
Interstate 40 in Nashville was closed in both directions after a semi-truck carrying low-grade radioactive waste caught fire, causing traffic backups for miles. The Nashville Fire Department reported that no hazardous levels were detected, and the waste was isolated to its packaging. Eastbound lanes have since reopened, but westbound lanes remained closed for an extended period, with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency setting up a command post to investigate.
A gate issue at a South Nashville apartment complex delayed firefighters from responding to a fire, causing concern among residents. The gate prevented the Nashville Fire Department crews from accessing the scene for a couple of minutes until they obtained the necessary codes. Although the fire was contained to one breezeway, 10 families were displaced, and a cat is missing. The apartment complex management declined to comment on the gate issue.
A search effort is underway for a missing person who disappeared underwater in Percy Priest Lake, Nashville. The Nashville Fire Department is currently searching for the person who was last seen going underwater in the Party Cove area. This comes after a swimmer was successfully recovered from the lake on Friday after being reported missing on Thursday. No further details have been released about the ongoing search and rescue operation.