A fatal incident occurred on I-55 near Millbranch Road early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of one individual following a two-vehicle collision that sparked a vehicle fire. As per Action News 5, the Memphis Police Department responded to the accident just after 5:25 a.m., where one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to reporting by WREG, the collision involved a Nissan and a truck, leading to a gridlock as all northbound lanes were forced to close. Authorities have not released additional details pertaining to the cause of the crash but have been working swiftly to clear the congested roadway.
Due to the incident, heavy traffic backups were reported, with alternative routes being suggested to commuters. As police have indicated, no other injuries were reported following the collision.
The ongoing investigation into the crash has yet to reveal further information regarding the circumstances that led up to this tragedy. The story, evolving with each development, has been closely followed by FOX13 Memphis, noting that the Memphis Police Department stated, "no other injuries were reported." This emphasizes the lone yet significant fatality of the accident.
