# Fatal Collision on Hugh Thomas Bridge: One Dead, Two Critically Injured

A tragic accident in Northport early Friday morning left one person dead and two others in critical condition. The collision took place around 2:45 a.m. on the Hugh Thomas Bridge, which spans the Black Warrior River and connects to Lurleen Wallace Boulevard.

Assistant Chief Keith Carpenter of the Northport Police Department reported that officers arriving at the scene found two heavily damaged vehicles. The severity of the crash resulted in the death of one individual, while two others sustained critical injuries.

As a result of the accident, the Hugh Thomas Bridge remained closed as of 9 a.m. on Friday. Both the Northport Police Department's Accident Reconstruction team and the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident.

Further updates on the situation will be provided by the Tuscaloosa Thread as more information becomes available.