Montgomery County, AL – A fiery single-vehicle crash has shut down part of Interstate 65 in Montgomery County Thursday evening, causing major travel delays for northbound drivers.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the incident occurred around 5:16 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, a vehicle became fully engulfed in flames near the 162-mile marker on I-65. The crash has prompted lane closures in the northbound direction for what officials say will be an undetermined amount of time.
Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division are on scene investigating and continue to monitor conditions as they work to reopen the affected stretch of highway. Drivers traveling through the Montgomery area are advised to seek alternate routes and expect significant delays during the evening commute.
Authorities have not released details about possible injuries or the cause of the fire. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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