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Tanker Truck Wrecks, Burns On I-65 Near Atmore
June 19, 2012
A tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames Tuesday in wreck on I-65 south of Atmore, sending a black cloud of smoke that could be seen for miles billowing into the evening sky.
Just before 7 p.m., the truck driver ran off southbound I-65 at about the 51 mile marker — about 3 miles south of the Poarch/Jacks Springs Road Exit.
The truck driver suffered only minor injuries, according to Alabama State Troopers. There were no other injuries in the single vehicle crash.
For about five hours after the crash, southbound interstate traffic was detoured along Highway 31 between Atmore and the Perdido exit. I-65 was reported to be open again by 12:14 a.m.
Further details, including the name of the driver, were not immediately released.
Pictured: A fuel tanker truck burns on I-65 south of Atmore Tuesday evening. Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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8 Responses to “Tanker Truck Wrecks, Burns On I-65 Near Atmore”
Thank you to all the first responders…LE, Fire, etc. They do a great job!!!
Baldwin County didn’t have any deputy’s directing traffic to the Perdido exit, I passed a long line of traffic heading straight to Bay Minette. I knew something must have happened, because the only time i have seen that much traffic on hwy 31 is during a hurricane evacuation.
I’m so glad we just had a good rain.
any up dates on the wreck?
As of now, 10:20 pm, officers are still on scene and redirecting traffic. My husband is one of the officers on duty tonight. I would like to say thank you to him and all of our local law enforcement, fire and rescue. Only too often, we take them for granted.
I-65 has been closed down near the wreck site. They are trying to get people to bypass the Interstate. There is also a seperate 3 car pile up a few miles from the Truck wreck. There is no injuries from the 3 car pileup. Alabama DOT is also on scene spreading sand and inspecting the roads. If at all possible please don’t take I-65 at this time. There is a 2 hour backup.
Thanks for doing such an amazing job of reporting our area’s news. North Escambia is where I go to find out anything of relevance. Always a job well done sir!
Thanks Willam for being on top of things. Good job keep up the great work.