Authorities investigating explosion on 18-wheeler carrying lithium batteries at Birmingham truck stop
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Authorities investigating explosion on 18-wheeler carrying lithium batteries at Birmingham truck stop

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Authorities are on the scene of an explosion in the rear parking lot of a Birmingham truck stop.

Birmingham firefighters and police responded early Friday afternoon to the Flying J on Daniel Payne Drive.

There was an explosion on the rear of an 18-wheeler at the Flying J truck stop on Birmingham’s Daniel Payne Drive. (BFRS)

BFRS Battalion Chief Jackie Hicks said the explosion took place on the rear of an 18-wheeler. The truck was carrying lithium batteries in 55-gallon drums.

As of 2 p.m., Hicks said the hazard has been contained. No injuries were reported.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.