9 Injured, Several Critical in Spanish Fort Traffic Collision
By Rick McCann/J. Thomas Wade
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
July 13, 2026
SPANISH FORT, Ala. A multiple vehicle traffic collision shut down part of the causeway and injured nine people Saturday afternoon.
The collision, as first reported by our reporter on-scene, showed six to eight vehicles in various positions with many people injured.
Spanish Fort Police, ALEA troopers, several ambulances and fire departments were dispatched to the collision which was determined to be a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) over several hours.
The first call sent the Spanish Fort Fire Department, Medstar and police to the area of 5200 Battleship Parkway near the Meaher State Park.
A request by on-scene personnel also dispatched a medical helicopter, more fire apparatuses and additional ambulances.
According to Spanish Fort Police Chief John Barber, a vehicle traveling westbound Saturday afternoon crossed into the eastbound lanes, causing the crash.
Nine people were transported for medical care, four by helicopter and five by ground.
At this time, this collision remains under investigation.
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