From The Tribune staff reports
HOOVER — Motorists heading northbound on I-459 are in for major delays near the U.S. Highway 280 exit, due to a two-vehicle accident that has closed all lanes of traffic.
The crash, which involved an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck with a camper shell on the back, happened just past Exit 19. Authorities say the interstate will be closed until the vehicles and debris can be removed from the roadway.
Northbound traffic is being re-routed onto U.S. Highway 280, which will likely cause further delays. The Alabama State Troopers urge motorists to use caution in the area.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported yet.