Huntsville, AL (January 30, 2026) – Emergency crews responded to a traffic crash involving reported injuries Thursday evening near the intersection of US Highway 72 and Jeff Road NW in Huntsville.
The incident occurred around 5:43 p.m., according to dispatch audio from Huntsville and Madison Fire/Rescue teams. Responders arrived at the scene and located a gold SUV involved in the collision. Initial assessments indicated that at least one person was experiencing back pain, while a female patient was classified as a priority three—indicating non-life-threatening injuries that still required medical attention.
Fire and EMS personnel treated the injured at the scene and transported those needing further evaluation to a local hospital. The full extent of injuries and the number of people involved have not been confirmed.
Traffic was temporarily impacted at the intersection as first responders managed patient care and cleared the area. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash.
We extend our well wishes to those injured and commend the coordinated efforts of Huntsville and Madison emergency services in their swift response to the incident.
