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1 injured after construction equipment hits, damages bridge over I-65 in Shelby County
WBRC • • nation
Key Points:
- A piece of construction equipment on an 18-wheeler struck the underside of the County Road 87 bridge over I-65 at Exit 234 in Shelby County, Alabama, causing part of the bridge to collapse onto vehicles below.
- One person sustained several injuries after debris from the bridge fell through a car windshield, according to Calera Fire Chief Sean Kendrick.
- The interstate and the CR-87 bridge are currently closed as crews remove concrete debris and assess the bridge's structural integrity, with no estimated reopening time announced.
- Authorities have advised drivers to use alternate routes due to probable extended closures, and a family traveling from a local hospital was temporarily placed in a motel for safety.
- Shelby County Schools issued a statement regarding potential impacts on after-school traffic, and officials recommend monitoring social media and news outlets for updates.
