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Multi-vehicle crash occurred Saturday evening in Newton County, at least two deaths confirmed

Multi-vehicle crash occurred Saturday evening in Newton County, at least two deaths confirmed

NEWTON, Miss. (WTOK) – Newton County Sheriff’s deputies, Newton Police Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Newton Fire and Hickory Fire responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash Saturday evening.

The crash occurred on eastbound I-20 near mile marker 114. Four cars were involved and one car was fully involved in flames. At least two deaths have been confirmed.

Traffic was blocked due to the accident. Drivers are advised to use caution in this area, detour in Newton and take Highway 80 to Hickory while they clean up the scene.

News 11 will provide more details as more information becomes available.

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