Lanes of I-65 NB between Greenville, Montgomery open, ALEA says

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Lanes of Interstate 65 northbound between Greenville and Montgomery are back open after an issue with an overturned 18-wheeler Thursday.

According to the Montgomery Emergency Management Agency, Montgomery Fire Rescue Hazmat was requested by the Lowndes County EMA after an 18-wheeler carrying a potentially dangerous substance overturned.

Later on, the Alabama Law enforcement Agency announced they would be diverting traffic as officials worked to clear the roadway. Traffic was diverted from I-65 northbound at exit 142 and southbound traffic was diverted at exit 151.

Additional details surrounding the crash have not been released.

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