Woman in 'extremely critical condition' following Hwy 53. wreck

Published: Oct. 1, 2015 at 12:14 AM CDT|Updated: Oct. 29, 2015 at 12:14 AM CDT

MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - Troopers are investigating the cause of a wreck that sent one person to the hospital Wednesday evening.

Crews were called to the intersection of Highway 53 and Old Railroad Bed Road around 7:30 p.m.

Troopers said the wreck involved a Jeep Wrangler and an 18-wheeler.

A woman was taken to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services and is in "extremely critical condition," according to HEMSI officials.

Highway 53 was closed in both directions with traffic being diverted through  McKee Road as work continued to clear the scene.

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