HEALTHJul 23 · 20:14 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLEKassidy Brown, Chasity Maynard

Nashville police respond to 6 fatal overdoses in 24 hours

The Metro Nashville Police Department responded to six fatal overdoses in 24 hours between July 14 and 15, caused by different drugs. Over 300 overdose reversal kits were distributed to affected neighborhoods, and police emphasized the dangers of fentanyl. Naloxone is available free at the Metro Nashville Health Department, with plans to install 75 more Narcan-equipped ONEboxes.

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