18-Wheeler Flip Causes Highway Chaos in Birmingham

0:00An 18-wheeler flipped over on the Archadelfia Road Overpass, spanning Interstate 59-20 and Birmingham. This went down Wednesday morning, shutting down a key stretch of the highway. Emergency crews from Birmingham Fire and Rescue rolled in fast to handle the scene. They confirmed no one got hurt and no fuel spilled out, which kept things from getting worse. Driver space major backups with all Eastbound lanes blocked and one Westbound lane closed too. Traffic crawled as folks detoured around the mess. Alabama Department of Transportation crews jumped in to clear the wreckage and reopen the roads. Officials say they moved quick to minimize the headache. Expect some delays lingering into the evening rush, but the overpass should be back to normal soon. Drive safe out there, Birmingham. That's your update from Birmingham News Today, powered by AI.