18-wheeler crash ties up traffic on Interstate 10 in South Mississippi

Jackson County Fire Protection is on the scene of an 18-wheeler crash Thursday on I-10 in Jackson County and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is reporting significant eastbound delays.

According to fire officials, the crash happened around 3:45 p.m. at the Mississippi-Alabama state line. MDOT’s live traffic tracker shows the backup extends for about three miles.

MDOT has updated the time it could take to clear the scene, saying at 4:51 p.m. that it could take up to another hour before normal traffic flow is restored. Officials are advising drivers to avoid the area.

This breaking news story will be updated as warranted.

This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM.