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