AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) – A Friday afternoon, multi-vehicle crash that forced the closure of the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Autauga County claimed the life of one and injured multiple others, according to the Pine Level Fire Department.
PLFD firefighters, along with those from Prattville Fire Department and Old Kingston Fire Department responded to the crash just before 1:30 p.m.
First responders found two victims in critical condition, one in serious condition, and others with minor injuries. Among the trapped was a critically injured child who, after being freed from the wreckage, was rushed to an area hospital where they died from their injuries.
A critically injured adult was taken by medical helicopter to an area hospital. PLFD said the seriously injured child and three others with minor injuries were also taken to hospitals.
The current condition of the victims, as of Monday, was unclear. No names have been released.
The crash happened in the area of the 189 mile marker. That’s about three miles north of the Pine Level exit (186) and 11 miles south of the Verbena exit (200).
The northbound lanes of the interstate were closed, and southbound traffic saw major delays while first responders were on the scene. Traffic was backed up for miles on the northbound side, with commuters being redirected onto U.S. Highway 31 at Exit 186.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed shortly before 4:15 p.m. that the interstate had fully reopened.
