UPDATE: A tragic accident on AL 24 in Decatur, Alabama, has left one person dead and three others injured this afternoon. Emergency services responded urgently to reports of a collision between a car and a pick-up truck at the intersection of AL 24 and Woodall Rd. SW.
According to Decatur Police, dispatch received the call just before 3:00 PM today. The impact of the wreck was severe, resulting in immediate responses from Decatur Fire and Decatur Morgan EMS. Tragically, a female passenger in the car was transported to Decatur Morgan Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Her identity has not yet been released, pending notification of family.
The driver of the car and two occupants in the pick-up truck were also taken to Decatur Morgan Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, seeking to determine the causes of this devastating incident.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers on our roads. The community is urged to stay updated as more information becomes available. Decatur Police are expected to release further details in the coming hours.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
