MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Emergency crews responded to a one-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck around noon Monday on Highway 11/80 near the intersection of Homestead Road and Sweet Gum Bottom Road, authorities said.
Meridian Fire Chief Michael Evans said first responders arrived to find one person still inside the vehicle.
A medical helicopter was called to the scene and is expected to transport the injured person to a hospital. The extent of the person’s injuries has not been released.
Highway 11/80 was temporarily shut down in the area as emergency crews worked the scene. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
No additional details were immediately available. Authorities said more information will be released as it becomes available.
