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Fatal wreck shuts down I-240 at Poplar

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead Friday morning after a five-vehicle crash on I-240 at Poplar.

Police said the wreck happened at 12:30 a.m. Eastbound lanes of I-240 were closed at Poplar, but all lanes were back open by 5:30.


The male victim was pronounced dead on the scene. Police did not identify him or provide information on what may have caused the wreck.

No one else was injured, MPD said.