Multiple Fatalities Confirmed in Moulton Accident

Intersection of Highways 157 and 24 closed as investigation continues

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:34pm

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Multiple people have died following a multi-vehicle wreck in Moulton, Alabama on Saturday morning. The accident occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 157 and Highway 24, resulting in confirmed entrapment. Two other people were injured and transported to a children's hospital in Birmingham. The intersection remains closed as authorities investigate the incident.

Why it matters

This tragic accident has shaken the Moulton community and highlights the importance of traffic safety, especially at dangerous intersections. The incident will likely prompt renewed calls for infrastructure improvements and traffic calming measures to prevent future loss of life.

The details

According to officials, the multi-vehicle wreck involved multiple cars and resulted in confirmed entrapment. The names and ages of those who died have not been released. Two other individuals were injured and airlifted to Children's of Alabama hospital in Birmingham. The intersection of Highways 157 and 24 is currently closed as the Alabama Department of Transportation reroutes traffic in the area.

  • The accident occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The intersection remains closed as the investigation continues, with officials stating delays can be expected for several hours.

The players

Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency

The local emergency management agency that responded to the scene of the accident.

Ryan Jolly

The mayor of Moulton, who released a statement calling for prayers and patience as the investigation unfolds.

Alabama Department of Transportation

The state transportation agency that is rerouting traffic around the closed intersection.

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What they’re saying

“We would ask the public's cooperation and your patience in allowing our law enforcement officers to complete their investigation thoroughly. We would ask the community find alternate routes in and around the city during this time.”

— Ryan Jolly, Mayor of Moulton

“More importantly, I want to ask the community for prayers. I want to ask you for prayers for the families of those involved, but also prayers for our first responders who valiantly raced to an emergency scene not knowing what they were going to encounter when they got there, but being able to provide and render aid to those in need at their time of need.”

— Ryan Jolly, Mayor of Moulton

What’s next

Officials stated the intersection will remain closed for several hours as the investigation continues. The names and ages of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of family members.

The takeaway

This tragic accident underscores the need for improved traffic safety measures and infrastructure upgrades at dangerous intersections in Moulton and across Alabama. The community is rallying to support the victims' families and first responders as they grapple with the aftermath of this devastating incident.