Miles-long backup on I-459 after 18-wheeler crash

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It happened in northbound lanes past the Liberty Parkway exit

lanes are back open after a major traffic crash shut down two northbound lanes of Interstate 459 for hours during Monday afternoon rush hour in the Vestavia Hills area. Follow: Interactive traffic mapThe Rocky Ridge Fire Department was on scene and said that a tire had come off of a car and hit the windshield of an 19-wheeler. That truck then veered off the interstate into a wooded area and caught fire. The truck has since been removed and the scene is clear.The crash happened around 3:40 p.m. and traffic was backed up for miles. Officials advised drivers to take alternate routes.Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency were on the scene along with several other agencies.There was no word if there were any injuries.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WVTM 13

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. —

lanes are back open after a major traffic crash shut down two northbound lanes of Interstate 459 for hours during Monday afternoon rush hour in the Vestavia Hills area.

Follow: Interactive traffic map

The Rocky Ridge Fire Department was on scene and said that a tire had come off of a car and hit the windshield of an 19-wheeler.

That truck then veered off the interstate into a wooded area and caught fire. The truck has since been removed and the scene is clear.

The crash happened around 3:40 p.m. and traffic was backed up for miles. Officials advised drivers to take alternate routes.

Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency were on the scene along with several other agencies.

There was no word if there were any injuries.

Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WVTM 13

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