By Crash News Writer 
Birmingham, AL (October 19, 2024) — A multi-vehicle crash caused significant traffic delays on Interstate 459 in Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred in the southbound lanes near the Interstate 65 exit, around mile marker 16, just before 3:00 p.m.
By 3:30 p.m., authorities had blocked both northbound and southbound lanes, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) indicated that the closures would remain in place for an undetermined period.
The Rocky Ridge Fire Department responded to the scene and confirmed that the crash involved multiple tractor-trailers and several vehicles. They also reported one person had to be extricated from a vehicle, while several others sustained minor injuries.
As of 8:30 p.m., all lanes had been reopened to traffic, and the scene was cleared. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and no further details have been released.
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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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