2 Children Injured in Logging Truck Accident in Perry County, MS
Perry County, MS — October 17, 2023, two children were injured in a logging truck accident at about 3:00 p.m. along Highway 29.
According to authorities, a school bus was making a stop on Highway 29 near New Augusta when the incident occurred.

Reports state that the driver of the log truck did not realize that the school bus had stopped. Once he made the realization, he veered in an attempt to miss rear-ending the school bus. However, in making the swerve to miss the bus, he actually ended up hitting two children.
Both children reportedly sustained injuries as a result of the incident. The driver of the log truck has been arrested and is facing multiple charges in relation to the accident, which is still under investigation. The current condition of the children involved is not currently known. No additional details are available at this time.

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