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Published on May 03, 2024
Two Injured in Late-Night Traffic Collision in Memphis' Nutbush NeighborhoodSource: Facebook/Memphis Police Department est.1827

Two individuals were injured in a collision that occurred in the Nutbush area of Memphis, with emergency responders rushing to the scene late Thursday night. According to WREG, Memphis Police arrived at the intersection of Macon Road and Berclair Road at approximately 9:32 P.M. to find the aftermath of the crash. A man sustained severe injuries and was transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition, while a woman, suffering from less serious injuries, was taken to Baptist East in non-critical condition.

Authorities, while untangling the details, have urged motorists to steer clear of the intersection to facilitate an unobstructed investigation into the cause and nature of the accident, while the condition of the road at the time of the incident has not been detailed, and the names of the involved parties have yet to be released as the investigation continues, as confirmation of the road closure was echoed by Rampart Inspections, specifying that the crash occurred near Tatum Road.

The Action News 5 report affirmed the time of the police response to the incident, also highlighting the swift transportation of both the man and woman to the hospital. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision remain scarce. The Memphis Police Department has not disclosed additional information about potential causes or contributing factors that may have led to the crash, and statements from potential witnesses at the scene have not been publicly shared.