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Two Injured After Construction Equipment Strikes Shelby County Overpass, Causing Damage
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Key Points:
- Two people were injured, including one critically, after a large piece of equipment struck the County Road 87 bridge over Interstate 65, causing significant damage and a partial collapse.
- The bridge and southbound I-65 near mile marker 234 in Shelby County are closed indefinitely, with traffic diverted at Exit 238 in Alabaster, leading to expected delays.
- Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews are assessing the structural integrity of the bridge while removing debris, and no timeline has been given for reopening.
- The incident occurred near an ongoing $143 million I-65 widening project, but officials have not confirmed any connection between the construction and the bridge damage.
- Shelby County Schools warned families of potential delays in afterschool bus travel and assured support for students affected by the traffic disruption.
