Ridgeland car crash: ’10 soldiers’ hurt in smash while traveling to help with Hurricane Ida relief efforts

A CAR crash has injured 10 soldiers who were traveling to help with Hurricane Ida relief efforts, according to reports.

Police said the Mississippi National Guardsmen had been cut off by another driver when the smash occurred on Thursday.

That led to a multi vehicle crash on the I-55 in Ridgeland, Mississippi, after the lead driver in the soldier convoy hit the brakes.

A total of six military cars were caught up in the incident.

The troops are said to have suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital.

They had been on their way to help with Storm Ida relief efforts when the crash happened, reports.

The Sun has contacted Ridgeland police for comment.