Commercial vehicle wreck cleared on I-85 in Macon County

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Shorter, Alabama
Interstate 85 southbound lanes near Exit 26
Incident type
Fire, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Shorter Alabama in Shorter, Alabama: On Sunday afternoon around 2:40 p.m., a tractor‑trailer carrying coffee beans caught fire near Exit 26 on I‑85 in the Shorter area of Macon County, Alabama. Firefighters from multiple departments were dispatched after mutual aid was requested and brought the 18‑wheeler under control, allowing the driver to exit safely without injuries. Road crews cleared the southbound lanes of I‑85 by 11 p.m., reopening the roadway.

Original reporting

Commercial vehicle wreck cleared on I-85 in Macon County

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