One person killed in three-vehicle crash on Mississippi interstate involving 18-wheeler

Published 6:24 am Thursday, September 19, 2024

One person was killed in an early morning crash with an 18-wheeler on the Mississippi interstate.

WREG in Memphis reports that the three-vehicle wreck, including an 18-wheeler, occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning on Interstate 22 eastbound at mile marker 29 in Marshall County.

A Mississippi coroner has confirmed that one person died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

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According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, all lanes in both directions were blocked as of 6 a.m. because the 18-wheeler had overturned in the wreck. Officials are asking drivers to seek alternate routes.