A state trooper slid off the road into a deep embankment, according to reports.
He slid off County Road 45 in Henry County.
He’s not injured — but he’s possibly 25 feet down an embankment.
Rescue units are on the way to help him.
Many school systems will remain closed on Thursday.
Since the snow hasn’t had time to melt, and roads are still icy and dangerous for families and buses.
We will update the list below as announcements are released.
One citizen reached out to RSN wishing to thank Troopers James and Enfinger for their diligence helping people stranded in their vehicles.
They stayed with stranded motorists until they were able to get those citizens out.
The Dale County Sheriff’s Office estimates that 200 cars are stranded at one location on Highway 231 near Ariton.
The northbound and southbound lanes at Highway 51 are CLOSED.
They said the National Guard is there to help with recovery.
“Recovery efforts are ongoing but are compounded by more vehicles trying to enter this area,” a post from the Sheriff’s Office said.
People should avoid the area.
UPDATE: Alabama Power’s map indicates power outages in Cowarts are being resolved. Power outages in Slocomb are still active.
ORIGINAL: Power outages have grown more widespread as snow blankets the Wiregrass.
Alabama Power’s outage map shows about 750 outages around Cowarts and Slocomb.
UPDATE: The woman was identified as Maia M. Sterns, a 27-year-old from Madison, Alabama.
ORIGINAL: A woman is dead after a crash in Dale County.
The woman was driving on Highway 231 near Enterprise Road when her car hydroplaned, crossed the median, and hit another car around 1 p.m.
She was pronounced dead on the scene.
The other driver had minor injuries.
The woman’s identity has not been released. The coroner is still working to identify next of kin.