Truck Crash on I-65 North Leads to Fire, Lane Closures
Birmingham, AL – Two tractor-trailers caught fire following a collision on I-65 North at approximately 10:15 a.m. Tuesday.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash resulted in a significant spill of burning paper products across the roadway. Emergency crews from the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
Witnesses reported seeing thick smoke and flames rising from the vehicles. At least one driver sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital; the extent of injuries remains unknown.
Authorities closed multiple lanes on I-65 North to facilitate removal of the wreckage and cleanup operations. The clean-up is expected to take several hours, and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with ALEA coordinating efforts to gather further details. No fatalities have been reported.