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Multi-vehicle pileup shuts down JR Allen Pkwy at state line

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Multi-vehicle pileup shuts down JR Allen Pkwy at state line
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Key takeaways
  • Multi-vehicle pileup on JR Allen Parkway at Alabama-Georgia state line blocks eastbound lanes and one westbound lane.
  • Six or more vehicles involved; large emergency response from Columbus Fire and multiple agencies; drivers urged to avoid area.

A large emergency response is underway after a multiple vehicle pileup at the Alabama-Georgia state line on JR Allen Parkway.

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The crash occurred shortly after 2 P.M. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, on U.S. Highway 80 (JR Allen Parkway) just past Riverchase Drive exit in Phenix City — just before the state line — heading into Columbus. Both eastbound lanes are blocked, and one westbound lane is blocked.

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Images sent in to CNAW2News show more than six vehicles involved in the crash. We are told multiple fire engines, battalion chiefs, and one ladder truck from Columbus Fire responded to the scene, along with responders from Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, Phenix City Police Department, Community Ambulance, CARE Ambulance.

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Drivers are asked to avoid the area until further notice.

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