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Williamson County first responders rescue cyclist who fell down cliff
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Erin McCullough , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on Old Highway 96, but few other details have been released.
A rescue operation was carried out in Williamson County. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that a cyclist was involved. The cyclist had gone over a barrier on a highway and fallen a significant distance.
Further information about the rescue is available from local news sources. What is known is that multiple first responders from Williamson County worked together to carry out the rescue. The incident occurred on Old Highway 96, but few other details have been released.
For more information, readers can consult the original report from WKRN News 2.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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