Westbound lane blocked on U.S. 72 at Line Road due to rollover

Published 11:32 am Wednesday, October 27, 2021

By The News Courier

A concrete truck rollover closes the westbound land of U.S. 72 at the intersection of Line Road early Wednesday, Oct. 27. The critically injured driver was airlifted, according to Athens Police Department.

One westbound lane of U.S. 72 at the intersection of Line Road was closed early Wednesday, Oct. 27, due to a wreck, according to the Athens Police Department.

APD reported that a concrete truck rolled over into a ditch while turning onto U.S. 72 from Line Road. According to APD, the driver was able to climb out of the truck before emergency services arrived, but had to be airlifted for medical assistance due to injuries.

According to the city of Athens, the lane would be closed “indefinitely” as troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigate.

“It will take some time to remove the truck,” the city said in an alert.

Email newsletter signup

You Might Like