A Wednesday morning single-car crash involving a commercial vehicle has caused a road closure on Alabama State Route 17 in Sumter County.

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According to Corporal Reginal King with the Troopers Office in West Alabama, the crash happened at 7:41 a.m.

King said both lanes on Alabama 17 near County Road 9 in Sumter County will be blocked for an undetermined amount of time.

Traffic is currently being diverted at Walker Road. Motorists should use alternative routes and avoid the area.

King said troopers with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Highway Patrol Division are currently investigating the crash on-scene.

Stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates as traffic conditions improve.

UPDATE: Reginal King confirmed the scene is clear and the roadway is back open.

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