Limestone Co., AL (July 14, 2025) — A serious two-vehicle accident shut down a portion of Alabama 251 in Limestone County early Monday morning. The crash occurred on July 14 just after 8:30 a.m. and involved a head-on collision that required extensive extrication efforts.

According to reports, Ardmore Fire & Rescue officials confirmed that crews responded to the scene near Bethel Road and worked for a significant amount of time to free individuals who were trapped inside the vehicles. Multiple departments, including Huntsville Fire & Rescue, Decatur Fire & Rescue, Athens Fire, Oak Grove-Thach Fire Department, Survival Flight, and Ardmore Police, assisted with rescue operations and scene management.

All lanes on Alabama 251 were closed for at least two hours while first responders worked to safely extricate victims and clear the wreckage. ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the head-on crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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