Injury Crash
Two Injured, Including Child, in Interstate Crash in Nashville
Incident record
August 18, 2026
Interstate
Nashville, Davidson County, TN
Tennessee
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2 injured
None reported
Nashville Metropolitan Police Department
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A crash on an interstate in Nashville left a driver and a child with injuries, according to WSMV.
Details about how the collision occurred have not been released, and it remains unclear how many vehicles were involved. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where the injured driver and child received medical attention, WSMV reported.
The crash caused traffic to back up along the interstate as responders worked at the scene, according to the report. It is unknown at this time how long the delays lasted or whether any lanes were temporarily closed to allow for the response.
No additional information has been released regarding the extent of the injuries suffered by the driver or the child, and officials have not indicated whether either victim required transport to a hospital. The identities of those involved have not been made public.
The circumstances that led to the crash remain under review, and no further details about the cause have been disclosed. It is not yet known whether any citations or further action will result from the incident.
This report is based on limited information released so far, and additional facts — including the exact location, cause, and condition of those injured — may be provided as officials continue to gather details. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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