Wreck on U.S. 280 in Chelsea, fatality confirmed

Shelby County Sheriff's deputies are on the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck on U.S. 280 eastbound. The wreck, which involved a car, pickup truck and 18-wheeler based on photos posted to the Chelsea Alabama Neighborhood Watch Facebook page, resulted in a fatality, according to the sheriff's office.

The three-car wreck occurred in front of Autry Electronics, which is located at 16269 Old Hwy. 280, according to a release from the Sheriff's Office. All three eastbound lanes have been closed and will remain closed for at least an hour, according to a SCSO Facebook post from around 1:40 p.m.

"Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area or avoid if possible. We will update when more information becomes available," the post continued.

280 Living will update this post as more information becomes available.