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Highway 69 Closed at Union Chapel Due to Wreck in Northport, Alabama
UPDATE (7:00 a.m.): The wreck is closer to Charlie Shirley Road and Highway 69, and authorities tell Townsquare Media the scene of the accident will not be cleared until after 8 a.m.
A serious wreck has closed a portion of one of Northport's busiest thoroughfares.
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Traffic is being detoured at Hamnertown Road, and motorists are advised to use Highway 43 as an alternate route.
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