in Clarksville, with highway shut down at Exit 11

Dispatch is reporting a third wreck, this one at about mile marker 13. Westbound traffic is backed up to about mile marker 18.

CPD reports that TDOT has requested that I-24 West be shut down at Exit 11 instead of Exit 8.

The I-24W on-ramp at Exit 8 is shut down, so no traffic will be able to get on the interstate.

Two of the individuals involved in the crash have been transported to Tennova Healthcare with non-life-threatening injuries.

CPD is asking motorists to avoid the area and find an alternate route until the roadway can be opened back up.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A crash involving two semi-tractor-trailers and a pickup truck now has traffic backed up on I-24 West at mile marker 5.

The westbound lanes have been shut down and traffic is being diverted at Exit 8. The injuries were minor, Clarksville Fire Rescue told Clarksville Now. 

The Clarksville Police Department is asking motorists to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

Clarksville Police spokesman Scott Beaubien said an update will be sent out when more information is available.