24-vehicle pileup injures 10 people on Interstate 59 near Springville, Alabama
State Troopers: 24 vehicles involved in wreck on I-59 near Springville
Interstate 59 northbound reopened to traffic at exit 154 on Monday afternoon after it was closed for several hours after a 24-vehicle pileup happened around noon.
I-59 northbound reopened in Springville after 24-vehicle pileup
Authorities have reopened Interstate 59 northbound in St. Clair County about four hours after a 24-vehicle pileup closed the highway near Springville.
24-vehicle I-59 pileup a good wake-up call for safe driving, trooper says
Some drivers likely following too closely aggravated by "unconventional road conditions" -- rain and smoke -- are apparent major contributing factors, Daniel said, adding that information is preliminary.
On Monday afternoon on Interstate 59 northbound, 24 vehicles were involved in a pileup that closed the road for several hours. Of the vehicles involved 20 were passenger cars, 3 were tractor trailers, and 1 was a truck pulling an RV. 10 people were hospitalized after the incident, but no injuries were believed to be very severe. Witnesses say that a car fire on the side of the road blinded drivers, causing the accident.
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