Birmingham Fire & Rescue on the scene of an 18 Wheeler Hazmat Incident on Interstate 59

Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 59 North and Roebuck Exit North at 2:41 AM.

Crews arrived on scene and found a 18 wheeler overturned with the driver trapped and an suv that had collided with the driver.

Both drivers were extricated from the vehicles and taken to UAB hospital for injuries.

The 18 wheeler was carrying approximately 7500 gallons of gasoline at the time of the accident. A very large amount of gasoline spilled onto the interstate at the time of the crash.

There are multiple agencies on the scene including BFRS, Weil Wrecker, Alabama Department of Transportation, Jefferson County EMA and the Department of Transportation.

At this time both lanes of the interstate remained closed until the hazmat incident can be cleaned.

Please stay tuned for updates on this incident.

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