Mississippi death toll rises to 12 during winter storm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three additional deaths have been reported in Mississippi due to winter weather, bringing the total death toll up to 12 since January 14.
The deaths, reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, occurred in Panola County, Sunflower County, and Marshall County.
Coroner Chris Gulledge says one person was found dead in their home on Jan. 18 due to hypothermia.
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A crash on Highway 51 between Sardis and Como left another person dead Sunday morning. Reports say ice on the road contributed to the crash.
No information was released regarding the death reported in Marshall County.
Additional deaths were reported in Chickasaw, Humphreys, Leflore, Rankin, Sharkey, and Washington counties.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation says they continue to report ice on roadways in north Mississippi due to the winter weather.
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