Fiery Crash on Interstate 65 in Alabama Injures 6, Shuts Down Traffic

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2023-06-08 23:31:11  • 1 min

PELHAM, Ala. (AP) A tractor-trailer crash and fire left six people hurt and traffic snarled for hours Thursday on Interstate 65 in Alabama.

Part of I-65's north and southbound lanes were closed following the crash that happened just before 12:30 p.m. in Pelham, south of Birmingham.

Pelham police told al.com the 18-wheeler blew a tire and crashed into the median barrier. A second wreck occurred when two other motorists tried to avoid the truck, which was hauling watermelons, police said.

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