A crash involving two semi-trucks on State Highway 69, east of Magness, has left one person dead.
According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the accident occurred at 5 a.m. Tuesday and has blocked traffic in both directions. (UPDATE: ARDOT has reported that traffic is being diverted at Macedonia Road.)
KAIT news first reported the story earlier this morning with confirmation from Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens.
This story is developing…
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