Major I-10 crash near Alabama-Mississippi line closes westbound lanes for hours

A significant crash shut down westbound Interstate 10 near the Alabama-Mississippi state line early Sunday morning, backing up traffic for miles and forcing emergency crews from multiple agencies to work several hours to clear the roadway.

The collision occurred before 6 a.m. near mile marker 2 in Mobile County, Alabama, according to WKRG News 5. Westbound traffic was completely closed for approximately four hours while emergency responders worked to clear debris and assess any injuries.

While the incident occurred west of the Pensacola market, major crashes along the I-10 corridor can impact regional travel patterns, particularly for drivers heading west toward Louisiana or those returning to Northwest Florida from Alabama.

No additional details about the cause of the crash or the number of vehicles involved were immediately available. Drivers planning to travel on I-10 westbound should anticipate possible residual delays as traffic flow normalizes.