Excavator strike shuts down I-65 bridge in Shelby County, injuring one

TL;DR
An excavator hit the underside of the County Road 87 bridge over I-65 at Exit 234 in Shelby County, injuring one person and prompting closures of I-65 and the CR-87 bridge while crews assess damage and clear debris; drivers are urged to detour while ALDOT works to reopen the interstate when safe.
- Construction equipment hits, damages bridge over I-65 at Exit 234 in Shelby County WBRC
- 1 injured after construction equipment hits, damages bridge over I-65 at Exit 234 in Shelby County WBRC
- Portion of I-65 South Shut Down in Shelby County After Overpass Damage WBMA
- All lanes closed after excavator hits I-65 bridge near Shelby County Airport WVTM
- I-65 bridge in Shelby County struck, heavily damaged by flatbed truck AL.com
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