Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-85 Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
MONTGOMERY, AL – A multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 85 northbound, near Mile Marker 123, occurred on October 12 at 3:15 p.m.
Authorities reported that the crash involved five vehicles, resulting in one fatality and four additional injuries. Emergency responders from the Montgomery Fire Department and the Alabama State Troopers arrived promptly on the scene.
The injured were transported to a local hospital; their conditions remain undisclosed. Authorities confirmed that the driver of one vehicle, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident has caused significant lane closures on I-85, impacting traffic in both directions. Investigators are currently gathering evidence to determine the cause of the crash.
The Alabama Department of Transportation has announced an estimated clearance time of two hours for the affected lanes. Witnesses reported heavy traffic congestion as a result of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities urge drivers to avoid the area if possible and seek alternate routes. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.