Two 18-Wheeler Wreck Halts I-59 Northbound Traffic Near Lumberton
A wreck involving two 18-wheelers blocked both lanes of I-59 northbound near Lumberton. One lane has since been reopened, and no injuries were reported.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 4, 2026 —
Both northbound lanes of Interstate 59 near Lumberton were blocked for a period on [Date of Incident – Not Provided] due to a multi-vehicle collision involving two 18-wheelers. The incident occurred on I-59 northbound in the vicinity of Lumberton.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following the report of the wreck. The collision involved two large commercial trucks, commonly known as 18-wheelers.
Traffic flow was significantly impacted, with both northbound lanes completely obstructed immediately after the incident. Motorists faced delays as authorities worked to clear the scene and reroute traffic. The exact cause of the wreck has not been publicly disclosed.
As of [Time of Update – Not Provided], authorities reported that one lane of I-59 northbound has been reopened. This action has eased some of the congestion, though drivers may still experience residual delays.
Officials have confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the collision between the two 18-wheelers. Further details regarding the timeline of the lane reopening and the status of the investigation into the cause of the crash were not immediately available.
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