Fiery morning crash keeps I-65 SB in south Alabama closed

CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Conecuh County remain closed more than 12 hours after a fiery crash involving a commercial vehicle, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

ALEA said the vehicle caught on fire and became completely engulfed in flames shortly before 1:30 a.m. Thursday, near mile marker 96. That’s near Evergreen.

The Alabama Department of Transportation has set up a detour for southbound traffic between exits 93 and 96, according to ALEA.

ALEA state troopers said that, as of 2:30 p.m., they were still on the scene and believe it could take several more hours before the roadway would be clear to reopen.

We’ll provide an update when crews have reopened the roadway.