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Fatal wreck shuts down all lanes of I-65 North near Jemison (update)

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© A Chevrolet truck involved in the fatal accident on I-65 North on Thursday. (abc3340.com) © A Chevrolet truck involved in the fatal accident on I-65 North on Thursday. (abc3340.com)
A Ford SUV involved in the fatal accident on I-65 North on Thursday. (abc3340.com) A Ford SUV involved in the fatal accident on I-65 North on Thursday. (abc3340.com)
© Police and rescue crews on the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle accident on I-65 North near Jemison on Thursday. (abc3340.com) © Police and rescue crews on the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle accident on I-65 North near Jemison on Thursday. (abc3340.com)
A lifesaver helicopter was called to the fatal accident on Interstate 65 North Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Varian Walton) A lifesaver helicopter was called to the fatal accident on Interstate 65 North Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Varian Walton)
CHILTON COUNTY - AL -

Alabama State Troopers are working a fatal wreck involving several vehicles on Interstate 65 North near Jemison. 

The accident happened around 3 p.m. at mile marker 222. One person has been confirmed dead and two others are in critical condition.

We have a crew headed to the scene and will bring you the latest as it becomes available.

Update:

All lanes on Interstate 65 North have been reopened. Alabama State Troopers have yet to release the number of vehicles involved in the accident. A Chevrolet 2500 Heavy Duty truck and a Ford SUV were two of the vehicles in the wreck.

The status of the critically injured victims is unknown at this time.