Desoto County News

Tanker truck rollover causes interstate closure

WHO:          The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).

WHAT:         Interstate CLOSURE.

WHEN:         From 9 a.m. to T.B.D.

WHERE:       I-55 Southbound at Pleasant Hill Rd. / Nesbit Rd. EX 284 in DeSoto County.

WHY:           Crash.

HOW:           Crews are working to remove an overturned tanker truck from the roadway. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route.

Officials note this would be an extended closure, will update when roadway is opened.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.