Both sides of Ashland City Highway in Nashville were shut down Saturday after a multi-vehicle crash near mile marker 7 prompted a heavy emergency response, with ambulances rushing two patients to the hospital.
Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash on Saturday, according to WKRN News 2, which reported that the wreck involved multiple vehicles and forced closures in both directions near the mile marker 7 area. Metro Nashville Police told the station that two vehicles were involved in the collision. Two ambulances transported patients to the hospital, per Metro Nashville Police.
The station’s report, credited to reporter Cereese Blose, noted that WKRN News 2 would continue updating the story as new information becomes available. The exact cause of the crash, the specific condition of those injured, and how long the roadway closure lasted remain open questions.
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