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Two 18-Wheeler Crashes Shut Down I-55 Lanes in Hinds County
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October 3, 2026
I-55
Hinds County, MS
Mississippi
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Hinds County Sheriff's Office
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All lanes of Interstate 55 in Hinds County, Mississippi, were temporarily closed after two separate crashes involving 18-wheelers and other vehicles, according to WLBT.
Details about the number of vehicles involved in each crash, along with information on injuries or fatalities, have not been released. It is not yet clear what led to either collision or how long the roadway remained shut down before lanes reopened to traffic.
The interstate is a major north-south route through the region, and closures of this kind can affect traffic across a wide stretch of Hinds County. No additional information about the circumstances surrounding the crashes has been made public at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incidents.
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