I-40 East shut down for hours after deadly crash involving oversized load, other commercial vehicles

Update: The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports all lanes of Interstate 40 East reopened just before 12:30 p.m.

All lanes are now open as of 12:25 pm

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LEXINGTON, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 40 East on Monday morning.

THP reports that the crash involves an oversized load and at least two other commercial vehicles…

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