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AG Luther Strange reminds Alabamians to obey "Move Over" Law

AG Luther Strange reminds Alabamians to obey "Move Over" Law

Attorney General Luther Strange is joining in a public awareness effort to remind citizens about the “Move Over” law, which was enacted in 2009. 

When drivers approach an emergency or law enforcement vehicle on the roadside, the law requires them to take certain safety precautions. The law “requires a driver of a motor vehicle to move over when approaching a law enforcement vehicle, an emergency vehicle, or wrecker…” Drivers are required to move to a farther lane if possible. If it is not possible for the drivers to safely change lanes, they are required to move as far as safely possible from the roadside and to slow down to 15 mph less than the posted speed limit.

“Many Alabamians may not be aware of this law, so my hope is that we can shed light on something so critical to public safety,” said Attorney General Strange. Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep roadways safe.

Gas leak closes intersection near downtown

Gas leak closes intersection near downtown

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Montgomery fire suppression and haz-mat units were sent to work a scene at a Welding Supply Company in downtown Montgomery.

According to authorities, an exterior cylinder at the business on the corner of North McDonough and Randolph was leaking gas. The 150 pound cylinder that was leaking chlorine has been repaired and the leak is currently under control.

The building was evacuated after the leak was discovered. No injuries were reported.

 

Truck drops mobile home on Western Boulevard

Truck drops mobile home on Western Boulevard

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department is scrambling to clean-up after an accident left a mobile home in the center of the Western Boulevard.

According to the Montgomery Police Department, authorities had to shut down part of the Western Boulevard for at least 30 minutes while the overturned mobile home was righted.

Police say an 18-wheeler pulling the mobile home exiting I-65 northbound on to the Western Boulevard maneuvered to turn east when the mobile home it was carrying shifted and overturned.

Crews on scene estimate it will take a total of two and a half hours to clear the roadway.

Traffic will flow slowly once the Boulevard is re-opened until the accident can be fully cleared. Motorists are advised to expect delays and exercise caution.

Well Road to remain closed through clean-up

Well Road to remain closed through clean-up

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Motorists who use Well Road in Montgomery to get to their destination will have to find a detour for at least three more weeks according to the Montgomery County EMA.

Well Road was closed following a tanker truck accident between Mitchell Young Road and Old Selma Road on December 20, 2011. A tanker truck overturned spilling 3,500 gallons of fuel onto the the roadway. At the time, it was estimated clean-up of the spill would take about a week.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is overseeing the clean-up and has informed the EMA that more work is having to be done than was originally expected. ADEM says a number of local utilities were affected and a large stretch of the roadway had to be dug-up.

ADEM estimates three more weeks will be needed to finish the project. The project is being done at no cost to the public, the responsible party's insurance is footing the bill.

Driver to be charged following high speed chase through Montgomery County

Driver to be charged following high speed chase through Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A high speed chase ending in a wreck had traffic snagged on Highway 231 in South Montgomery County near Pine Level Wednesday afternoon.

According to Alabama State Troopers, a trooper tried to stop a Nissan for speeding on Hwy. 231. When the driver of the Nissan did not stop the vehicle, a high speed chase ensued.

The Nissan eventually wrecked near mile marker 94. All three people in the car bailed out and fled on foot. Authorities caught up with them a short time later.

Currently no charges are pending for the passengers. Authorities are seeking to file charges against the driver. He is being transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Greyhound Bus catches fire during route

Greyhound Bus catches fire during route

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Holiday travel for 21 Greyhound Bus passengers just got a little bit more difficult after their bus caught fire on Troy Highway in Montgomery.

The fire happened at the intersection of Troy Highway and the Eastern Boulevard next to Trenholm State Technical College. The bus is currently on the shoulder of the road - no traffic delays are expected.

None of the passengers were injured, however the fire is under investigation.

Well Road closed following tanker accident

Well Road closed following tanker accident

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Motorists who normally take Well Road between Mitchell Young Road and Old Selma Road will need to find another route to their destination until Thursday at the earliest.

A tanker truck overturned on Well Road spilling 3,500 gallons of fuel onto the the roadway.

Well Road will be closed for clean-up until at least Thursday.