By Carol Robinson, Howard Koplowitz
al.com
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Two people were killed and others were trapped following a wreck involving two vehicles and a street sweeper Tuesday night on I-459 near U.S. 280 in Jefferson County, authorities said.
The crash occurred around 8:02 p.m. on I-459 South near the 18-mile marker, said Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The Rocky Ridge Fire Department said units were working a multi-vehicle wreck “requiring multiple extrications along with fatalities.”
Burkett said Tuesday night the southbound lanes will be closed “for an undetermined amount of time.” Just before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, troopers said all lanes were open.
State troopers were investigating the crash.
Additional information was not released.
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