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2 airlifted, 5 hospitalized following 2-vehicle crash on U.S. 84 in Covington County, MHP says

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COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) – Traffic is being affected after a two-vehicle crash injured seven people in Covington County Saturday afternoon, according to officials.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) told WDAM 7 that the crash took place just after 1 p.m. on U.S. Highway 84, west of Collins.

According to MHP, two people were airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson with moderate to serious injuries. Five other people were taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

As of 1:30 p.m., the Mississippi Department of Transportation says lanes on U.S. 84 at MS 184 are affected, as they are advising motorists to expect delays to their commute.

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