I-85 near Shorter reopens after fiery truck crash A vehicle fire on Interstate 85 near Shorter caused heavy delays Friday morning but traffic has since been reopened. (Source: Shorter VFD) By WSFA Staff | March 5, 2021 at 7:49 AM CST - Updated March 5 at 11:11 AM
MACON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Interstate 85 near Shorter in Macon County has fully reopened several hours after a fiery crash.
Alabama State Troopers said the closure was prompted by a commercial vehicle crash around 6 a.m. The truck is said to have struck a bridge before bursting into flames.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said no injuries were reported.