Regional Radio News has learned of a serious crash that took place on Interstate 55 near Milepost 75 in Montgomery County Thursday afternoon at around 1:04 PM. ISP District 9 and 18 responded to a two-unit motor vehicle crash. One person was transported to a local area hospital with life-threatening injuries and traffic was diverted for a while off at milepost 72.
In other news, there has been an accident involving two Central A&M students according to Central A&M High School Principal Charles Brown. It is unknown if the incidents are related. Both incidents just occurred Thursday. Principal Brown tweeted Thursday afternoon saying that there are injuries but the outlook looks positive. He also asked for prayers for those who have been affected. Regional Radio News will have more when it becomes available.
