Traffic Alert: I-65 southbound shut down between HWY 72 and Huntsville-Brownsferry Rd. due to wreck

The sheriff's office advises drivers to use Exit 354 to take U.S. 31 south to Huntsville-Brownsferry to avoid delays. Alabama State Troopers responded to the wreck.

Posted: Mar 15, 2019 10:10 PM

Updated: Mar 15, 2019 10:43 PM

Posted By: Ashley Thusius

According to the Limestone County Sheriff's Office, Interstate 65 southbound is shut down between Highway 72 and Huntsville-Brownsferry Road due to a crash involving two 18-wheelers.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency tweeted that the wreck happened between the 346 and the 347 mile markers on Interstate 65 and that it involved an overturned tractor-trailer.

The sheriff's office advises drivers to use Exit 354 to take U.S. 31 south to Huntsville-Brownsferry to avoid delays. It's unknown if anyone was injured in the wreck.

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Troopers are on the scene of a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer in Limestone Co. on I-65 between the 346 and the 347 mile markers. SB lanes are completely blocked. Unknown on injuries at this time. Use caution in the area. Updates will follow. #alastatetrooper
— Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (@ALEAprotects) March 16, 2019

I-65 southbound is shut down between Highway 72 and Huntsville-Brownsferry Road due to a wreck involving two 18-wheelers. Use exit 354 to take US 31 south to Huntsville-Brownsferry to avoid the delay.
— Limestone Sheriff (@LimestoneCoSO) March 16, 2019

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