UPDATE: 2 people dead after crash on Dauphin Island Bridge

UPDATE (6:14 p.m.) : News 5 has learned that traffic is flowing again on Alabama 193 after a deadly accident on the Dauphin Island Bridge.

The bridge has reopened, according to Mayor Jeff Collier’s Facebook page.

And the road has been cleared, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

UPDATE (3:07 p.m.): News 5 has confirmed that the crash on Dauphin Island Bridge left two people dead. Several others are injured.

Drivers should plan detours now because the bridge will be shut down for at least four hours, we have learned.

This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.

Previous Reporting:

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — The Dauphin Island Bridge is currently closed after a head-on collision, according to Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier .

Collier said the crash involving two vehicles occurred about halfway across the bridge between the high rise and the island around 1:45 p.m. Monday.

LOCATION:

Both lanes are closed on the bridge and likely will be for some time, according to Collier.

“DI Bridge currently closed due to major accident and will likely be closed for some time,” a Facebook post from Collier said. “Avoid travel in this area.”

A WKRG News 5 team is headed to the scene.

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