CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The eastbound lanes of I-24 in Montgomery County have been closed due to two crashes in the area.

Clarksville police said a major crash near mile-marker 18 has backed traffic up all the way to Exit 11.

A second crash involving five cars and a semi-truck was also reported at 6:31 a.m.

The eastbound lanes are completely blocked. Motorists are asked to avoid the area until 8 a.m.

No further details are available.