Chilton County, AL – Drivers traveling through central Alabama are facing major delays tonight after a single-vehicle crash involving a vehicle fire forced the closure of Interstate 65 northbound in Chilton County late Saturday evening.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 11:07 p.m. Saturday night, December 28, near mile marker 203 on northbound I-65, close to the Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 31 interchange, just south of Clanton.
ALEA officials said the vehicle caught fire following the crash, prompting authorities to completely block the northbound lanes of the interstate. As of the latest update, the roadway remains closed for an undetermined amount of time while troopers investigate and crews work to clear the scene.
Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division are on scene conducting the investigation and monitoring conditions. Officials have not released information on injuries or the cause of the crash at this time.
Motorists traveling north through Chilton County are urged to seek alternate routes and expect extended delays. Interstate 65 is a major travel corridor connecting Montgomery, Birmingham, and the greater central Alabama region, making the closure impactful for overnight travelers and early Sunday morning traffic.
ALEA said updates will be provided as conditions change and once the roadway is cleared and reopened.
Drivers are reminded to slow down near emergency scenes, obey detours, and remain alert when traveling late-night roadways.
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