Highway 72 in Madison County back open after two-vehicle crash Friday night

Authorities said the wreck happened around 6:30 a.m. on Lawrence County 87 near Lawrence County 203, about seven miles east of Moulton. (Photo Courtesy: Alabama …

Authorities said the wreck happened around 6:30 a.m. on Lawrence County 87 near Lawrence County 203, about seven miles east of Moulton. (Photo Courtesy: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency)

by: Taylor Mitchell

Posted: Mar 24, 2023 / 09:54 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 25, 2023 / 06:54 AM CDT

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says a two-vehicle crash shut down a portion of U.S. Highway 72 in Madison County late Friday into early Saturday, but the roadway is now reopened.

ALEA said the wreck occurred at around 8:57 p.m. Friday. The agency said the wreck has blocked all lanes of Highway 72 near Dug Hill Road in Madison County.

As of 6:47 a.m. on Saturday, ALEA said the roadway is back open.