As per reports, an AirCare medical helicopter from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) crashed near the Natchez Trace Parkway and Mississippi Highway 43 on Monday (10 March). The helicopter was carrying two University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) crew members and a Med-Trans pilot; no patients were on board.

Authorities have confirmed fatalities resulting from the crash. It is unclear how many people were killed at this time. Authorities are reportedly waiting for the arrival of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).

• The cause of the crash is currently unknown.