Morning crash slows traffic on Highway 45 in south Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Monday morning crash in south Madison County stalled traffic as crews worked to clear the scene.

The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. in the 2400 block of Highway 45 South, according to a release from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department.

They say no injuries were reported.

A northbound tractor-trailer ran off the road and struck a utility pole, knocking down wires that crossed all four lanes, according to the release.

A southbound tractor-trailer then got caught up in the wires, forcing the closing of all four lanes that caused a two and a half hour traffic delay, according to the release.

While crews were working this crash, a second wreck occurred further south that did result in injuries, according to the release. The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to that crash.