Lacey’s Spring, Alabama – Multiple crashes blocked both directions of Highway 231 in Lacey’s Spring on Friday, disrupting traffic in Morgan County.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and volunteer fire and EMS crews responded to several wrecks along U.S. 231 near Parks Chapel Road and Fields Road. Authorities reported that both northbound and southbound lanes were fully blocked as emergency crews worked the scenes.
The crashes occurred in the area between Parks Chapel Road and Fields Road, a heavily traveled stretch connecting Morgan County communities to Huntsville and Decatur. Officials did not immediately release information on injuries or the number of vehicles involved.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews cleared the roadway and assessed the incidents. It was not immediately clear how long the closure would remain in effect.
Highway 231 serves as a primary north-south corridor for commuters and commercial traffic, and extended closures can significantly impact afternoon travel.
The cause of the crashes remains under investigation.
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