2 killed in I-565 crash near County Line Road
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Two people have died after a major crash and vehicle fire on I-565, according to authorities.
All Eastbound lanes and Westbound lanes, with the exception of one, are blocked due to the crash in the area of County Line Road.
Don Webster, a spokesperson for HEMSI, said that one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another victim was transported to Huntsville Hospital by HEMSI. Limestone County Coroner Mike West confirmed the second person died at the hospital Tuesday evening.
The Huntsville Police Department said that all traffic is being diverted onto County Line Road, saying an alert will be sent out once the lanes are reopened.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
News 19 will update this story as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story.
