Oxford, AL – Tractor-Trailer and Toyota Camry Crash on I-20 Leads to Injuries

Oxford, AL (January 17, 2025) – A collision involving a tractor-trailer and a Toyota Camry occurred on I-20 Friday morning, January 17 causing injuries and a hazardous fuel spill on a bridge. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, the crash occurred in the westbound lanes near mile marker 185, prompting a swift response from the Oxford Police Department and local emergency crews. Authorities reported that the tractor-trailer’s fuel tank ruptured during the collision, spilling diesel onto the roadway and raising safety concerns for other motorists.

While the exact number of injuries remains unclear, one individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received on-site medical care before being transported to a local hospital for further observation. Fire crews worked diligently to contain the spill and clear the debris, allowing the affected lanes to reopen after several hours. The Oxford Police Department is actively investigating the cause of the crash.

Our thoughts are with the injured; we wish them a full recovery.