Interstate reopens after driver trapped in crash underneath I-59 in Birmingham

Published
January 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
I-59 in the East Lake area
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Birmingham Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama: A driver was trapped under Interstate 59 in Birmingham, Alabama, near the East Lake area. Rescue operations involved firefighters working above and below the interstate to extricate the man from his truck. The driver was seen moving inside the cab but no update was given on his condition. All lanes reopened after the incident.

Publicly reported parties

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Alabama Hearst Television Named in reporting

Original reporting

Interstate reopens after driver trapped in crash underneath I-59 in Birmingham

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