Highway 26 closed in George County after crash

A crash in George County, Mississippi has forced authorities to shut down a portion of Highway 26 east of Highway 63, according to a news release from the George County Sheriff's Office. The closure is affecting traffic in that area, and drivers are urged to use alternate routes. No additional details about the crash, injuries, or expected timeline for reopening have been released at this time. WKRG News 5 is monitoring the situation for updates.