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I-40 West closed near Harpeth River, Pegram after fatal multi-vehicle crash
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· October 2, 2026
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Key points The closure is in effect for I-40 West, which is shut down near the Harpeth River and Pegram. The closure of I-40 West is currently in place, with the location of the closure being near the Harpeth River and Pegram.
A fatal multi-vehicle crash has occurred, resulting in the closure of a major highway. The closure is in effect for I-40 West, which is shut down near the Harpeth River and Pegram.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The closure of I-40 West is currently in place, with the location of the closure being near the Harpeth River and Pegram.
The source has information regarding the fatal crash and the resulting highway closure, which can be consulted for more information.
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Category: safety Published: October 2, 2026 Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal multi-vehicle crash has occurred, resulting in the closure of a major highway. The closure is in effect for I-40 West, which is shut down near the Harpeth River and Pegram. Further details…
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