18-wheeler and tanker truck collide on Highway 280 in Phenix City
Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious crash involving two large commercial vehicles in Phenix City.
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The collision occurred on Highway 280 at U.S. Highway 80 West, just south of the Lakewood Drive overpass. Initial reports indicate an 18-wheeler and a tanker truck carrying anhydrous ammonia were involved in the incident.
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First responders are currently on the scene assessing the situation and working to manage traffic in the area. U.S. Highway 280 is shut down from Opelika Road to South Railroad Street, while drivers heading westbound from Columbus on U.S. Highway 80 had to detour off at Summerville Road.
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Both drivers are reportedly OK.
The Russell County Emergency Management Agency, the Columbus Fire Department HazMat Response teams, the Phenix City Fire and Rescue, the Phenix City Police Department, the Columbus Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), and the Lee County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) were on scene.
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