Rutherford County, Tenn. — An overturned dump truck closed East Jefferson Pike in Rutherford County, triggering a multi-agency emergency response Monday.
According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at East Jefferson Pike near Hedgeapple Road, where a dump truck overturned and trapped the driver inside the wreckage.
Emergency responders rescued the driver from the truck following the crash. Authorities did not immediately release information about the driver’s condition.
Deputies shut down the roadway while crews worked to secure the scene and remove the overturned vehicle. Traffic is being redirected away from the area as responders continue clearing debris and stabilizing the crash site.
Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services paramedics, Fire Rescue firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers all responded to the incident, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officials warned drivers to expect significant delays while crews complete the cleanup operation. East Jefferson Pike serves as a key east-west route for residents traveling between rural parts of Rutherford County and nearby Murfreesboro, meaning the closure may affect afternoon traffic.
Authorities have not said what caused the dump truck to overturn. The crash remains under investigation.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the roadway reopens. Officials have not provided an estimated time for the road to fully reopen.
The incident may also affect commuters and students traveling through the corridor, which connects several residential areas to major local roads.
Updates are expected as crews continue working to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow.
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