Tanker fire causes hazmat incident on I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa…

Car Crash Tuscaloosa Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama: A tanker truck fire caused a hazmat incident on eastbound I-20/59 near mile marker 96.7 (Exit 100/AL-216) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said the incident occurred south of the Lake View area and was caused by the load from the tanker truck. Crews spent most of Thursday morning cleaning up the spill, and it was unclear what substance spilled from the tanker. All eastbound lanes were reopened after the cleanup.