HATTIESBURG, MS – At least one person lost their life to a two-semi-truck collision that happened at the I-59 and U.S. Highway 98 connector Friday.
The serious tractor-trailer crash prompted an emergency response from the Hattiesburg Fire Department, MoDOT crews, and law enforcement, according to WDAM. Upon arrival, firefighters said that at least one person was entrapped. However, crews made no mention of extricating anyone from their vehicle.
All officials shut down the I-59’s southbound lanes. Drivers who came from Highway 98 were asked to take alternative routes.
Authorities are investigating the events that led to the fatal crash and have not released the victim’s name at this time.
Updates will be added after our team learns more.
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