Tractor-trailer fire shuts down portion of I-40 in Wilson County

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) – A vehicle fire reportedly shut down both westbound and eastbound lanes on Interstate 40 in Wilson County.

The crash was reported around 5:23 a.m. Sunday, according to TDOT SmartWay.

WILSON CO: I-40 EB & WB lanes are closed due to a tractor-trailer fire. Check https://t.co/t9iBu1nSka for updates. pic.twitter.com/wPdXZHxGM3

— ErinTDOT (@ErinTDOT) June 7, 2026

According to officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the crash was caused by a tractor-trailer fire…

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