Car hauler catches fire on I-459 at Overton Road bridge, causes major traffic delays
by Sumner Harrell
Car hauler catches fire on I-459 at Overton Road bridge (Photo: Vestavia Hills Police Department)
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) —
A multi-vehicle hauler caught fire Tuesday afternoon under the Overton Road access bridge near the Liberty Parkway exit on Interstate 459 South.
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The area was closed to traffic as multiple fire departments, including Birmingham, Vestavia, Irondale, and Rock Ridge responded to scene just after 1:00 p.m.
Authorities said one of the six cars attached to the trailer caught fire underneath the bridge.
The driver detached the trailer portion, where four of the cars were damaged.
This story is developing. Updates will be added when they become available.
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