CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) — A major accident involving two vehicles and a tractor-trailer has a portion of Highway 31 temporarily shut down.
Calera Fire Chief Sean Kendrick confirmed to CBS 42 that one person has died in the accident and two others sustained injuries. The injured were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Shelby County Coroner Linda Evans released the identity of the casualty in the crash as 24-year-old Jacqueline Grace Beverley.
According to the Calera Police Department, Highway 31, just north of Highway 70, is still shut down as of 4 p.m. but should reopen soon.
Stay with CBS 42 as this is a developing story.