A fatal car accident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday five miles west of Murphysboro near Town Creek Road and Route 149 West.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department was unable to provide further details as of press time.

The accident as a mix of snow and rain covered area roads. It was undetermined if weather was to blame for the accident. Police were still on the scene as of 7 p.m.

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Police said the accident resulted in other injuries but were unable to provide information regarding the extent of the injuries or the number of vehicles involved in the accident.