Multi-car accident shuts down 278

Published 11:30 am Thursday, March 9, 2023

US 278 E was shut down at the Cullman/Blount County line Thursday, due to a multiple vehicle accident, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. A statement from Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said the crash occurred at 11:51 a.m.

Bailey confirmed four vehicles were involved in the accident and troopers were currently investigating the cause of the accident.

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Officials with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said there was “no indication of fatalities” in the accident.