Emergency units are responding to 18-wheeler accident on Highway 3

Published 10:12 am Tuesday, July 21, 2020

By John Surratt

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and emergency medical units are responding to an accident on Highway 3.

Early reports are that an 18-wheeler has overturned, taking with it power lines and power poles. The road is also reportedly completely blocked.

The driver of the truck is still in the vehicle and Entergy is reportedly en route to disconnect power to the high-voltage lines that remain on and around the truck.

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The Vicksburg Post has a reporter on the way to the scene and will update the story shortly.

About John Surratt

John Surratt is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in general studies. He has worked as an editor, reporter and photographer for newspapers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post staff since 2011 and covers city government. He and his wife attend St. Paul Catholic Church and he is a member of the Port City Kiwanis Club.

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