A routine Wednesday morning drive in Cordova turned frighteningly serious at the intersection of Sutton Ridge Lane and North Houston Levee, where a multi-vehicle crash left six people injured and two children clinging to life in critical condition.
Rescue crews rushed to the scene and used extrication tools to free at least one person trapped inside a vehicle, then loaded the injured into ambulances bound for nearby hospitals. Firefighters and emergency personnel kept the area locked down as they stabilized vehicles, cleared debris, and worked to help everyone involved.
According to Action News 5, the Shelby County Fire Department said the crash happened just north of Macon Road and confirmed that six victims were transported, with two children listed in critical condition. The station shared a photo from the Shelby County Fire Department showing crews working the scene. SCFD said it remained on site to determine what led to the collision.
Where it happened
The wreck unfolded at the junction of Sutton Ridge Lane and Houston Levee, a heavily traveled Cordova stretch that feeds into Macon Road and several surrounding subdivisions. City planning documents identify North Houston Levee as a principal north-south route through eastern Shelby County; per the City of Memphis, the corridor serves multiple neighborhoods and commuter traffic.
Emergency response
Shelby County Fire Department crews reported using rescue tools to pull out trapped occupants and said ambulances transported all six injured people to area hospitals, according to Action News 5. Officials noted that the cause of the crash is still under investigation and did not immediately release the names of those hurt or further details about how the wreck unfolded.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have useful information to contact local law enforcement. Additional details from Shelby County officials and police are expected as investigators process the scene and piece together what happened. Hoodline will follow official reports and share updates as confirmed information becomes available.
