Morgan County, Alabama — A four-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway 36 has shut down traffic near Barnett Chapel Road, prompting an emergency response and causing delays for drivers in the area.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Morgan County EMS responded to the crash on Highway 36 at Barnett Chapel Road earlier today. Authorities confirmed that the collision involved four vehicles and resulted in reported injuries. The extent of those injuries has not been released.
Officials said Highway 36 is currently blocked at the crash site while first responders work the scene. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes as crews manage vehicle removal and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No information has been released regarding how the crash occurred, whether any drivers were cited, or if alcohol or speed are suspected factors. The sheriff’s office has not provided an estimated time for the roadway to reopen.
Highway 36 serves as a key east-west route through rural portions of Morgan County, and closures in this area can cause significant delays for commuters, school traffic, and residents traveling between communities.
Drivers traveling through the Barnett Chapel Road area should expect delays until the roadway is cleared and normal traffic flow is restored. Updates are expected as the investigation continues and vehicles are removed from the scene.
Anyone with information related to the crash may be asked to contact local authorities.
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