MADISON COUNTY, Miss. — A fatal crash occurred Monday morning on Interstate 55 northbound at the Highway 22/Canton/Flora exit.
According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, the incident was reported around 9:30 a.m. All northbound lanes were immediately blocked. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, including the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) and Gluckstadt Police Department.
Witnesses reported that an SUV or van caught fire and was destroyed in the collision. Debris from a second vehicle was observed in the grass just off the road.
MDOT confirmed that the crash resulted in fatalities. The MHP has requested its Accident Reconstruction Unit to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.