Accident on Highway 3 affecting traffic in the area

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash on state Highway 3 just north of the main entrance to International Paper that occurred around 3:30 p.m. Monday.

There was a single occupant in the vehicle that is believed to have overturned multiple times, and injuries have been reported. It’s not clear how serious the injuries are.

Northeast Fire Chief Shane Garrard along with Fire Coordinator Jerry Briggs and Culkin Engine 202 are also on scene along with a Vicksburg Fire Medic unit.

Traffic is expected to be impacted in this area until around 4:30 p.m.