From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service reported that a multiple vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck on Interstate 59/20 southbound has seriously injured one and snarled early-morning traffic.
The accident occurred on Interstate 59/20 southbound just prior to the Interstate 65 junction.
Media reports indicate that the accident happened just prior to 9 a.m. The driver of the 18-wheeler was extricated from the truck and transported to UAB Hospital with severe burn injuries. The driver of the pickup truck was unharmed.
Crew were able to put out the fire to the truck.
I-59 is closed at 31st Street for the foreseeable future, which has caused significant traffic delays.