Tanker Truck Plunges into Coosa River, Bridge Closures

0:00It's April 28th. Welcome to Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. A tanker truck took a wild plunge off the highway 431, Megan Bridge, into the Kusa River, Tuesday morning in Gazzden, Alabama. The big rig ended up stuck on the riverbank, half in the water right near the bridge. Local crews jumped on it fast, with Gazzden Police, Fire Department, and Attabla County Sheriff's Office all on scene handling the response. Drivers are feeling the squeeze from lane closures on that bridge, backing up traffic big time. Officials are telling folks to steer clear and hop over using the broad street bridge or interstate 759 instead. No word yet on injuries. The driver or what caused the crash, but response teams are still working to secure the area and get things moving again. Stay sharp out there on the roads, and check those traffic gaps before crossing the river today.